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NEW After success in Judaea Vespasian was declared emperor by his troops at Alexandria. Upon the defeat of Vitellius, he went to Rome and consolidated his power. Vespasian was popular, down to earth and witty. Responsible for an economic and military recovery of Rome, he was one of the greatest Roman emperors.RS114337. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 p. 83, 357; BMCRE II p. 12, 65; BnF p. 92, 51; RSC II p. 40, 74; Hunter I -; SRCV I -, VF/F, tight flan, flow lines, rev. die wear, weight 3.264 g, maximum diameter 19.2 mm, die axis 210o, Rome mint, 72 - 73 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII, laureate head right; reverse CONCORDIA AVGVSTI (to the harmony of the Emperor), Concordia seated left, extending patera in right hand, cornucopia in left hand; $120.00 (€112.80)
Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
NEW The yoke of oxen symbolize colonization. The ceremonial founding of a colony included plowing a furrow, the pomerium, a sacred boundary, around the site of the new city. Although no legions were disbanded after the Jewish revolt, there were many retiring veterans that needed to be settled. Vespasian founded a colony at Caesarea Maritima, the first in the province.RS114802. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 944; RSC II 134; BMCRE II 209; BnF III 185; SRCV II 2289 var. (head right),, F, weight 3.166 g, maximum diameter 19.0 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 77 - 78 A.D.; obverse IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head left; reverse yoke of two oxen left (symbolic of marking the pomerium, the sacred boundary marked for the foundation of a new Roman colony), COS VIII in exergue; $110.00 (€103.40)
Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
NEW The caduceus, the traditional symbol of Hermes featuring two snakes around an often winged staff, is often mistakenly used as a symbol of medicine, instead of the Rod of Asclepius. The caduceus appeared on the chevrons of U.S. Army hospital stewards as early as 1856 and was formally adopted by the Medical Department of the United States Army in 1902 and added to the uniforms of medical officers. Even the American Medical Association used the symbol for a time. In 1912, after considerable discussion, the caduceus was abandoned by the AMA and the rod of Asclepius was adopted instead. The U.S. military medical corps all now also use the more appropriate rod of Asclepius.RS114801. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 703, RSC II 362, BMCRE II 138, BnF III 113, Hunter I 48, SRCV I 2299, F, attractive portrait for the grade, tight flan, scratches, weight 3.255 g, maximum diameter 17.8 mm, die axis 180o, Rome mint, 74 A.D.; obverse IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head right; reverse PON MAX TR P COS V (high priest, holder of Tribunitian power, consul for the 5th time), winged caduceus; $120.00 (€112.80)
Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
NEW Vespasian is depicted on the reverse in his role as Pontifex Maximus, the high priest of Rome, the president of the college of pontiffs, and responsible for overseeing the religion and sacred ceremonies of the Romans. On 17 December 384, after the Christian emperor Gratian refused the title, Pope Siricius took the title Pontifex Maximus.RS114803. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 546; RSC II 387; BMCRE II 98; BnF III 86; Hunter I 42; SRCV I 2305, F, weight 3.313 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 73 A.D.; obverse IMP CAES VESP AVG CENS, laureate head right; reverse PONTIF MAXIM (high priest), Vespasian seated right on seat without back, feet on footstool, long scepter vertical behind in right, olive branch in left; $140.00 (€131.60)
Vespasian, 1 July 69 - 24 June 79 A.D.
NEW The curule chair was for senior magistrates including dictators, masters of the horse, consuls, praetors, censors, and the curule aediles. As a form of a throne, it might be given as an honor to foreign kings recognized formally as a friend (amicus) by the Roman people or senate. Designed for use by commanders in the field, the curule chair could be folded for easy transport. It had no back, low arms, curved legs forming an X, and was traditionally made of or veneered with ivory.RS114804. Silver denarius, RIC II-1 685 (R); RSC II 386; BnF III 119; BMCRE II p. 27, *; SRCV I -, F, well centered, weight 3.045 g, maximum diameter 18.7 mm, die axis 0o, Rome mint, 74 A.D.; obverse IMP CAESAR VESP AVG, laureate head right; reverse PONTIF MAXIM (high priest), Vespasian seated right on curule chair, feet on footstool, long scepter vertical behind in right hand, olive branch in left hand; only two specimens in Reka Devnia hoard; rare; $120.00 (€112.80)
Judaea, Valerius Gratus, Roman Prefect Under Tiberius, 15 - 26 A.D.
NEW Julia on the obverse, refers to Livia, wife of Augustus and mother of Tiberius. Livia took the name Julia Augusta after Augustus died.
In the book Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ and its derived films, Gratus is almost killed by a tile accidentally dropped by Judah Ben-Hur. This prompts all subsequent events of the story. In the novel Gratus is portrayed as a corrupt governor who acted against Ben-Hur's family in order to enrich himself.JD114850. Bronze prutah, Hendin 6364, Meshorer TJC 321, Sofaer pl. 219, 18; BMC Palestine p. 253, 16 & pl. XXVIII, 11; RPC I 4961, weight 2.023 g, maximum diameter 16.0 mm, die axis 180o, Jerusalem mint, 16 - 17 A.D.; obverse IOY/ΛIA (Greek: Julia) in two lines within wreath; reverse three formal lilies in bloom springing from a single base, L - Γ (year 3 of Tiberius) divided across field; $100.00 (€94.00)
Judaea, Valerius Gratus, Roman Prefect Under Tiberius, 15 - 26 A.D.
NEW Julia on the obverse, refers to Livia, wife of Augustus and mother of Tiberius. Livia took the name Julia Augusta after Augustus died.
In the book Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ and its derived films, Gratus is almost killed by a tile accidentally dropped by Judah Ben-Hur. This prompts all subsequent events of the story. In the novel Gratus is portrayed as a corrupt governor who acted against Ben-Hur's family in order to enrich himself.JD114851. Bronze prutah, Hendin 6364, Meshorer TJC 321, Sofaer pl. 219, 18; BMC Palestine p. 253, 16 & pl. XXVIII, 11; RPC I 4961, VF, dark patina, highlighting earthen deposits, off center, rev. edge beveled, ragged sprue remnants/cuts, weight 2.141 g, maximum diameter 17.3 mm, die axis 315o, Jerusalem mint, 16 - 17 A.D.; obverse IOY/ΛIA (Greek: Julia) in two lines within wreath; reverse three formal lilies in bloom springing from a single base, L - Γ (year 3 of Tiberius) divided across field; $100.00 (€94.00)
Judaea, Valerius Gratus, Roman Prefect Under Tiberius, 15 - 26 A.D.
NEW Julia on the obverse, refers to Livia, wife of Augustus and mother of Tiberius. Livia took the name Julia Augusta after Augustus died.
In the book Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ and its derived films, Gratus is almost killed by a tile accidentally dropped by Judah Ben-Hur. This prompts all subsequent events of the story. In the novel Gratus is portrayed as a corrupt governor who acted against Ben-Hur's family in order to enrich himself.JD114852. Bronze prutah, Hendin 6364, Meshorer TJC 321, Sofaer pl. 219, 18; BMC Palestine p. 253, 16 & pl. XXVIII, 11; RPC I 4961, weight 2.591 g, maximum diameter 17.3 mm, die axis 165o, Jerusalem mint, 16 - 17 A.D.; obverse IOY/ΛIA (Greek: Julia) in two lines within wreath; reverse three formal lilies in bloom springing from a single base, L - Γ (year 3 of Tiberius) divided across field; $110.00 (€103.40)
Judaea, Valerius Gratus, Roman Prefect Under Tiberius, 15 - 26 A.D.
NEW Julia on the obverse, refers to Livia, wife of Augustus and mother of Tiberius. Livia took the name Julia Augusta after Augustus died.
In the book Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ and its derived films, Gratus is almost killed by a tile accidentally dropped by Judah Ben-Hur. This prompts all subsequent events of the story. In the novel Gratus is portrayed as a corrupt governor who acted against Ben-Hur's family in order to enrich himself.JD114853. Bronze prutah, Hendin 6364, Meshorer TJC 321, Sofaer pl. 219, 18; BMC Palestine p. 253, 16 & pl. XXVIII, 11; RPC I 4961, VF, dark green patina, highlighting earthen deposits, rev. edge beveled, sprue remnants/cuts, edge a little ragged, weight 1.895 g, maximum diameter 16.61 mm, die axis 135o, Jerusalem mint, 16 - 17 A.D.; obverse IOY/ΛIA (Greek: Julia) in two lines within wreath; reverse three formal lilies in bloom springing from a single base, L - Γ (year 3 of Tiberius) divided across field; $140.00 (€131.60)
Judaea, Valerius Gratus, Roman Prefect Under Tiberius, 15 - 26 A.D.
NEW In 18 A.D., Germanicus Caesar arrived in Syria, as the new commander for the Roman East. Gnaeus Calpurnius Piso, governor of Syria, ignored Germanicus' order to send Syrian-based legions to Armenia to back his planned coronation of Artaxias III. Some Roman sources of the period suggest that Tiberius gave Piso secret instructions to thwart and control Germanicus. The following year Germanicus died at Antioch. On his deathbed he accused Piso of poisoning him. Tiberius was forced to order an investigation and a public trial in the Roman Senate for Piso. Piso committed suicide, though it was rumored that Tiberius, fearing incriminating disclosures, had him put to death.JD114854. Bronze prutah, Hendin 6368; Meshorer TJC 328; Sofaer pl. 219, 28; BMC Palestine p. 255, 38; RPC I 4965, aVF, near centered, green patina, highlighting earthen deposits, mild porosity on rev. obv. edge beveled, sprue cut, weight 1.934 g, maximum diameter 15.4 mm, die axis 0o, Jerusalem mint, 18 - 19 A.D.; obverse TIB / KAI/CAP (Greek: Tiberius Caesar) in three lines within wreath tied at base with an X; reverse palm branch curving right, flanked by IOY-ΛIA (Greek: Julia = Tiberius' mother Livia) above L - E (year 5 of Tiberius) in two lines across field; $110.00 (€103.40)
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