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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;Orfew, post: 4792552, member: 74968&quot;]Just received this today and I am thrilled to add it to my collection. While this mis listed as a common coin I would probably call it scarce. However that does not mean that they appear on the open market very often. When they do appear they command a high price. This is because of the historical events associated with this coin.</p><p><br /></p><p>What is so special about yet another denarius of Vespasian? Take a look at the reverse. You will see Judea with hands bound with a palm tree. Fairly common IVDEA CAPTA type right? Nope. The reverse legend is the rather strong statement: IVDEA DEVICTA.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is another interesting fact, this coin was not struck in Rome like the very common RIC 2 we have all seen before with Judea and the trophy of arms besides. This coin was only struck in Lyon (Lugdunum). As a provincial issue I think the message is fairly clear: do not mess with the power of Rome or else. Minted early in Vespasian&#039;s reign I believe this coin was both a way of trumpeting a significant victory to the populous of Rome and the provinces ( a propaganda piece), and a not so subtle warning.</p><p><br /></p><p>There is another interesting fact concerning this issue. Many of them are fourees. The reason is unknown though [USER=82616]@David Atherton[/USER] has a theory about this. I will let him explain if he so chooses. When I ordered this coin it looked solid and I am happy to report that mine is not a fouree.</p><p><br /></p><p>Look at this grumpy portrait. I love it! I am also a fan of the standing IVDEA rather than the more common seated version.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Please post your grail coins or any IVDEA CAPTA specimens</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]1164405[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p>Vespasian AR Denarius. Lugdunum. 71 CE</p><p>(16.5mm 3.04g)</p><p>Obv: Head laureate right; IMP CAESAR VESPASIAVS AVG TR P.</p><p>Rev: Palm tree; to left Judea standing left; hands bound in front ; IVDEA DEVICTA</p><p>RIC 1120; BMC 388; RSC 243</p><p>Purchased from INumis August 3, 2020.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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