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DenominationSestertius
Country / EmpireRoman Empire
Obverse DesignLaureate head of Emperor Vespasian facing right, with imperial titles (e.g., IMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG P M TR P P P COS III, variations exist depending on the specific year).
Reverse DesignPalm tree (symbolizing Judea), with a mourning female figure (personifying Judea) seated to the left of the tree, and a standing male figure (often Vespasian or a Roman soldier) to the right, sometimes with captured arms. Inscription typically includes 'IVDAEA CAPTA' or 'IVDAEA DEVICTA' and 'S C' (Senatus Consulto).
