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Roman Imperial coin of Titus (Judaea Capta)
Sestertius (bronze) Mint: Rome, 80 CE Diam: 35.5 mm; Weight: 25.45 gr; Axis: 7 Gift of Ursula and Abraham Bromberg, London Accession number: 92.5.14274 |
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Obverse: Laureate Head of Titus to right, surrounded by Latin inscription:
IMP.T.CAES.DIVI.VESP.F.AV.G.PM.TR.PP.COS VIII Reverse: Mourning woman beside a palm tree (personification of Judea) beside Titus, surrounded by Latin inscription: IVDAEA CAPTA, and inscription on exergue: S C Digital presentation of this object was made possible by: The Ridgefield Foundation, New York, in memory of Henry J. and Erna D. Leir |
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