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Judaean Kingdom, Herod Agrippa II, c. 49 - 95 A.D., Judaea Capta for Domitian
A Judaea Capta issue minted by a Jewish king! Agrippa was a devout Jew and a loyal vassal of Rome. It may seem strange he would commemorate the defeat of his people but he believed the Jews could flourish under Rome and sided with Rome during the rebellion. Agrippa II sent 2,000 men, archers, and cavalry to support Vespasian. He accompanied Titus on campaigns and was wounded at the siege of Gamla. He ruled until at least 95 A.D., but his territories were in Syria, Northern Palestine, and Galilee and excluded Jerusalem and Judaea.RP85809. Bronze half unit, Meshorer AJC II 37a; Sofaer 233; Hendin 6315 (S); RPC II 2279; Meshorer TJC 165; BMC Palestine p. 245, 46, VF, nice green patina with highlighting red earthen deposits, obverse slightly off center, Caesarea Paneas (Banias, Golan Heights) mint, weight 8.117g, maximum diameter 21.7mm, die axis 0o, 85 - 86 A.D.; obverse ΔOMITIANOC KAICAP, laureate head of Domitian right; reverse ETO Kς BA - AΓPIΠΠA (year 26, King Agrippa), Victory standing right, nude to waist, inscribing shield resting on left knee, ΔO on shield, left foot on crested helmet, star upper right; ex Tom Cederlind with his tag; scarce; SOLD
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