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<p>[QUOTE=&quot;David Atherton, post: 3174838, member: 82616&quot;]My latest addition is an interesting example of the common Judaea Capta denarius. When acquiring duplicates I always look for something about a piece that is different from what I already have. I think this fits the bill.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]816846[/ATTACH]<b>Vespasian</b></p><p>AR Denarius, 2.80g</p><p>Rome Mint, 69-70 AD</p><p>RIC 2 (C2). BMC 35. RSC 226.</p><p>Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.</p><p>Rev: IVDAEA in ex.; Jewess (as type of Judaea), draped and veiled, seated r. on ground in attitude of mourning, legs extended, head resting on l. hand, which is propped on knees, r. arm on lap; behind, trophy, consisting of helmet, cuirass, oblong and round shield, greaves, and two round shields</p><p>Acquired from eBay, August 2018.</p><p><br /></p><p>My second example of the common Judaea Capta denarius. Here Judaea&#039;s legs are extended instead of the more commonly seen knees drawn up. Mattingly notes the distinction in the BMCRE II catalogue, it is largely uncommented upon elsewhere. Most likely these denarii commemorating the defeat of the Jews in the Judaean War were struck after news had reached Rome of Titus&#039; capture of Jerusalem in late August 70. The portraits still do not resemble Vespasian, who arrived in Rome in October 70. Vespasian had to have been very proud of his Judaean victory because this Capta denarius type was one of the first struck in Rome in such vast quantities. The Flavian propaganda resulting from this war proved to be very valuable in legitimising the dynasty&#039;s reign. Although a very common type, these command premium prices in trade because of the Judaean War connection.</p><p><br /></p><p>Here is my other specimen featuring a heftier Vespasian with longer hair and a Judaea with knees drawn up.</p><p><br /></p><p>[ATTACH=full]816851[/ATTACH]</p><p><b>Vespasian</b></p><p>AR Denarius, 3.35g</p><p>Rome Mint, 69-70 AD</p><p>RIC 2 (C2). BMC 35. RSC 226.</p><p>Obv: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.</p><p>Rev: IVDAEA in ex.; Jewess (as type of Judaea), draped and veiled, seated r. on ground in attitude of mourning, knees drawn up, head resting on l. hand, which is propped on knees, r. arm on lap; behind, trophy, consisting of helmet, cuirass, oblong and round shield, greaves, and two round shields</p><p>Acquired from Glenn W. Woods, October 2003.</p><p><br /></p><p>Post your &#039;Capta&#039; types, or anything you feel is relevant.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>

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