truly amazing! thanks for sharing
VESPASIAN (69-79). Denarius. Antioch. "Judaea Capta" issue. Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right. Rev: Vespasian, holding...
[ATTACH] Rare Pompey the Great bronze coin - Gadara in Decapolis. Minted in the first year after Pompey's foundation of the city, 63 BCE. Bust of...
Not to be outdone by Domitian's palm tree, Simon Bar Kochba 40 years later would strike his coinage (Second Jewish Revolt) over Roman coins....
Ptolemy II [ATTACH]
@dougsmit Excellent question! - one which prompted me to research on the web. I found an article which sheds light on ancient times, so I'll copy...
That is a handsome example!
Here's a pic of Vespasian & Titus when I visited the British Museum [ATTACH]
That is a most interesting type. The piglet certainly is abominable to the jewish population, all the more so when associated with the Roman Titus...
Ahh, the devil is in the details! I appreciate that information, David Now I have to go find me a true Judaea Capta quadriga denarius Still I...
Another couple of Judaea Capta silver Titus. 79-81CE AR denarius. "Judaea Capta" commemorative, depicting triumphal return to Rome following the...
@lordmarcovan It's my best guess that the type you own is the first of the series all collectors of this area will acquire. They are readily...
I've encountered several of the Vespasian Judaea Capta with what appears as a weak obverse, but perhaps the high relief had something to do with...
@PeteB yes, the OP shows Vespasian. The coin you show is that of Titus (with beard!) Here's mine in ugly plastic - replaced with more palm trees!...
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