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Period
Roman Empire
Ruler
Vespasian (69-79 AD)
Mint
Gaza
Province or Region
Judea
Date
69/70 AD
Metal
Bronze
Denomination
23
Weight
12.46g
Obverse Description
Bust of Vespasian r., laureate. CΕΒΑΣΤΟC
Reverse Description
Tyche stands; holds branch and two grain stalks. ΓΑΖ Swastika. Date to right: L ΡΑ (Year 130=69/70 AD)
Publisher
Pepperdine University Libraries
Digital Collection
The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land
Credit Line
The John Wilson Coin Collection - Ancient Coins of the Holy Land [digital resource], Pepperdine University Special Collections and University Archives
Document Type
Article
Comments
Probably struck by Vestpasian's son Titus as he brought legions through Gaza enroute to Caesarea Maritima, spring 70 AD. See Jos. BJ 4.662.