TYPE Roman Empire, Vespasian (69-79 AD), silver denarius DESCRIPTION . Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian to right; legend: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG Rev: Judaea seated at foot of trophy, IVDAEA in ex. REFERENCE: SR 777, RSC 226 GRADING: F, bit uneven toning, slight scratches ORDER INFO: R2212, $185 A celebrated and scarce historical issue, referring to the First Jewish Revolt of 67-70 AD, and its outcome in which Vespasian played a major role (and whence he rose from General to Emperor). A decent example for a type whose specimens typically had a long lifetime of active circulation.