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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 612Auction date: 1 July 2026
Lot number: 728

Price realized: 900 USD   (Approx. 787 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.15 g, 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Antioch mint. Struck AD 72-73. Laureate head right / Palm tree; to left, Vespasian standing right, holding spear and parazonium, left foot on helmet; to right, Judaea, in attitude of mourning, seated right. RIC II.1 1558; Hendin 6520; RPC II 1930; RSC 645. Deposits, light marks, some porosity. VF.

Ex Classical Numismatic Group Electronic Auction 109 (2 March 2005), lot 211.


Estimate: 500 USD

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Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 616Auction date: 2 September 2026
Lot number: 685

Price realized: 375 USD   (Approx. 323 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Vespasian. AD 69-79. Æ Sestertius (30.5mm, 24.45 g, 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck AD 71. Laureate head right / Palm tree; to left, bound male captive standing right; to right, Judaea seated right on cuirass in attitude of mourning; both figures surrounded by arms. RIC II.1 233; Hendin 6539. Brown patina, some porosity, pit on reverse. Near Fine.

From the Chris Bailey Collection.


Estimate: 200 USD

Match 2:
Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 614Auction date: 29 July 2026
Lot number: 685

Price realized: 250 USD   (Approx. 220 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.19 g, 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. Laureate head right / Trophy; to right, Judaea, veiled and draped, seated right on ground in attitude of mourning, knees drawn up, head resting in left hand, which is propped on knees. RIC II.1 2; Hendin 6509; RSC 226. Toned, some porosity, scratches. Good Fine.


Estimate: 150 USD

Match 3:
Classical Numismatic Group > Electronic Auction 619Auction date: 21 October 2026
Lot number: 714

Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot
Lot description:


Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (17.5mm, 3.20 g, 6h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. Laureate head right / Trophy; to right, Judaea, veiled and draped, seated right on ground in attitude of mourning, knees drawn up, head resting in left hand, which is propped on knees. RIC II.1 2; Hendin 6509; RSC 226. Toned, some small scratches. Fine.


Estimate: 150 USD

Match 4:
Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 133 Online SessionsAuction date: 23 September 2026
Lot number: 6137

Price realized: 500 USD   (Approx. 437 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (16.5mm, 3.12 g, 4h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. Laureate head right / Palm tree; to right, Jewess, arms bound behind, seated right. RIC II.1 4; Hendin 6510; RSC 229. Toned. Near VF.


Estimate: 200 USD

Match 5:
Classical Numismatic Group > Auction 132Auction date: 18 May 2026
Lot number: 41

Price realized: 10,000 USD   (Approx. 8,590 EUR)   Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees.
Lot description:


Vespasian. AD 69-79. AR Denarius (18.5mm, 3.22 g, 5h). "Judaea Capta" commemorative. Rome mint. Struck circa 21 December AD 69-early 70. IMP CΛESΛR VESPΛSIΛNVS ΛVG, laureate head right / IVDAEA in exergue, trophy; to right, Judaea, veiled and draped, seated right on ground in attitude of mourning, knees drawn up, head resting in left hand, which is propped on knees. RIC II.1 2; Hendin 6509; RSC 226; BMCRE 35-42; BN 23-5. Toned, a couple of dark spots on reverse. Superb EF.

From the PLZ Collection, purchased from Antiqua. Ex Tkalec (22 April 2007), lot 201.

The main Judaea Capta coinage was a series of imperial issues struck in gold, silver, and bronze, and provincial issues struck in silver and bronze, to celebrate the Roman defeat of Judaea, the capture of Jerusalem, and the destruction of the Jewish Second Temple during the First Jewish War (66-73 CE). Generally, the reverse of this coinage shows a Jewish female seated in an attitude of mourning beneath a palm tree. Sometimes a bound male captive, or the figure of the victorious emperor or Victory, is found standing on the other side amid weapons, shields, and helmets. While some gold and silver coins bear no legend on the reverse, most issues are inscribed IVDAEA CAPTA, IVDAEA DEVICTA, or simply IVDAEA. The imperial coins were struck for only Vespasian and Titus. Provincial drachms were minted in Asia Minor for Titus (who oversaw the capture of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple). The provincial bronze coinage for Titus and Domitian (who did not participate in any of the actions but was included by familial association) was struck in Judaea by the Roman administration at Caesarea Maritima and even by the Romanized Jewish ruler, Agrippa II, who was a friend of Titus and his supporter during the war.

The offered coin is of incredible quality. There is a tiny toning spot on the reverse that could be easily curated (removed).

Estimate: 3000 USD