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DenominationSestertius
Country / EmpireRoman Empire
Obverse DesignLaureate head of Emperor Vespasian facing right. Inscription: IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III (Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus Pontifex Maximus Tribunicia Potestas Pater Patriae Consul III)
Reverse DesignPalm tree in center. To the left, Vespasian (or Roman soldier) standing, holding spear and parazonium. To the right, Judaea (female figure) seated on ground, mourning, head resting on hand. Inscription: IVDAEA CAPTA S C (Judaea Captured, by decree of the Senate)
