Titus Judaea Capta Sestertius Paduan after Giovanni Cavino

Titus Judaea Capta Sestertius, 19th century cast copy of Giovanni da Cavino’s 16th century recreation of the Titus Judea Capta Sestertius. Sold by Timeline Auctions 26/2/2019 sale, lot number 3050 £213 including buyer’s premium.

For the avoidance of any doubt this coin is definitely not an original sestertius of Titus. It is an interesting piece linking the Renaissance and Victorian love of all things Roman.

Obverse: Laureate bust left. IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII
Reverse:  Vespasian standing right with shields behind, palm tree before; mourning Judaea seated right to right of tree; SC in exergue. IVDAEA CAPTA
References: Klawans 3
Diameter: 32mm
Weight: 23.22 grams

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