Vespasian 69-79AD, AR Denarius, Judea Capta type.

Vespasian (69–79 AD) – AR Denarius, Judaea Capta Type

A silver denarius issued under Emperor Vespasian to commemorate the Roman victory in the First Jewish Revolt (66–73 AD).

The obverse typically features a laureate portrait of Vespasian with his imperial titles.

The reverse depicts a symbolic scene of conquest: usually a mourning female figure representing Judaea, seated beneath or beside a palm tree, often accompanied by a trophy of captured arms. The legend commonly reads IVDAEA or IVDAEA CAPTA, proclaiming Rome’s victory over the province. These coins were part of a large imperial propaganda series celebrating the subjugation of Judaea, with many stylistic variations across mints and years.