Lot 468: Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. Æ sestertius. Judaea Capta issue. Rome, A.D. 71.

Vespasian. A.D. 69-79. Æ sestertius (32 mm, 22.41 g, 7 h). Judaea Capta issue. Rome, A.D. 71. [IMP CAES VES]PAS AVG P M TR P P [P COS III], laureate head of Vespasian right / [IVDAEA CAP]TA, [S C] in exergue, palm tree; to left, bearded Jewish captive with hands bound behind him standing right; to right, Jewess seated right on cuirass, in attitude of mourning. RIC 233; Hendin 1509; BMC -; BN 491. Brown and brassy patina with numerous light abrasions. Nearly fine.

From an American Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage.

A budget example of this rare and highly sought-after biblical coin. Despite its condition, it is of discernible type (Hendin 1509) based on the size aspect of the female captive in comparison to the male captive on the reverse.

• Offered By: Barry P. Murphy
• Lot #: 468
• Listing #: 177315
• Closed: Friday, September 16, 2016 7:35:40 PM CT
• Estimate: $150
• Collection: U.S. Collection of Biblical and Related Coinage