Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.99 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint.

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Vespasian. AD 69-79. AV Aureus (18mm, 6.99 g, 6h). “Judaea Capta” commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea, veiled and draped, seated right on ground in attitude of mourning, knees drawn up, head resting on left hand, which is propped on knees, right arm on lap. RIC II.1 1; Hendin 6492; Calicó 643; BMCRE 31-4; BN 20-2; Biaggi 324. NGC Fine.