★ Attractive Judaea Capta ★

Vespasian, 69-79. Denarius (Silver, 19 mm, 3.48 g, 6 h), Rome, 21 December 69-early 70. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Laureate head of Vespasian to right. Rev. IVDAEA Judaea seated to right in attitude of mourning, resting her head in her left hand; behind, trophy. BMC 35. Cohen 226. Hendin 6509. RIC II.1 2. Toned and with an attractive portrait. Good very fine.

From the Collection of Prof. James M. Collier, acquired privately in Jerusalem in 2010.

This lot is sold to benefit the Collier Prize in Ancient Numismatics offered by the American Numismatic Society.