Lot 3130
Judaea Capta Coinage. Titus, AD 79-81. Gold Aureus (7.08 g) minted at Rome as Caesar by Vespasian, AD 72-73. Laureate head right of Titus. Reverse: Palm tree; to left, Titus standing right holding spear and parazonium; to right, personification of Judaea seated right. RIC 368 [as Rare]; H-1468. Scrape at obverse edge, 6 o'clock. Very Fine.
Numismatically, the Flavians used their Jewish victory to promulgate their dynasty. The "Judaea Capta" issues depict many different reverses involved with military glory and subjugation of the Jews. On many, Judaea personified appears, often weeping or bound. A palm tree leaves no doubt who is portrayed.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex Stack's sale, 10 VI 94, lot 2032 Harold Chopp Collection.
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