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Period
Roman Empire
Ruler
Vespasian (69-79 AD)
Mint
Caesarea Maritima
Province or Region
Judea
Metal
Bronze
Denomination
22
Weight
9.01g
Obverse Description
Head of Titus, r., laureate. ΑΥΤΟΚΡ ΤΙΤΟΣ ΚΑΙΣΑΡ
Reverse Description
Nike stands r., foot on helmet, writing on shield set on palm tree: "AUT T KAIS" Around: ΙΟΥΔΑΙΑΣ ΕΑΛWΚΥΙΑΣ
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
Inscription reads "Judea Capta." Issued to celebrate defeat of Jewish insurgents. Rare with shield inscription preserved.