What can you tell me about this coin ??

Question

http://www.livius.org/a/1/judaea/coin_judaea_capta_valkhof.JPG

Answer 1

For sure it is not from the Hellenic period.

I believe it's a coin issued by the Romans sometimes during the Jesus era.

You can always get more input from some certified collectors.

There are many Like those in Britain too, so my guess is this is not a classic era money piece but newer.

It's very pretty though, and I would be proud to own one.

Is this in your collection?

Answer 2

It has Roman writing on it.The Roman government minted a number of coins during Biblically significant times.

lol...I tell you it's a Roman coin and I get thumbs down. Your friends all tell you it's a Roman coin and they all get thumbs up....lol...go figure.

Answer 3

It looks from South Carolina. The SC on the coin is a giveaway.

Answer 4

I have to take the other side I guess.  It looks like one of the modern day reproductions that were passed around as old roman coins back in the 70's and 80's.

take it to a numismatic before investing cash.

If it is real then the $200 bid may be right. As there is many on the market.

I don't see the tool marks I would expect.

Sorry to be negative but see an expert and don't take my word for it.

Answer 5

It's Roman and reads Iudaea Capta struck in 72 CE. after the destruction of the temple in response to the first rebellion against Roman rule.

EDIT - Judaea was the Roman name for the entire province (broadly inside the borders of what is now Israel and the West Bank) it didn't refer to just one tribe. As I said it was struck/minted after the first Rebellion against Roman rule was put down.

Answer 6

it does look old....it may be from the times of the British Mandate or the days of the Ottoman or Roman empire

Answer 7

It's a bronze coin from the year 70/71 AD following the capture of Jerusalem by the Roman general, Vespasian, or his son, Titus .  (And, no, Crystal, South Carolina didn't exist a couple of thousand years ago. Though I'm sure everyone appreciates your usual learned contribution.)  The letters S C =  "Senatus Consulto", by the decree of the Senate. The Roman Senate was  responsible for minting bronze coins.

http://www.funtrivia.com/en/subtopics/Th...

Thumbs up to Shay, Daniel, Lando &  am !

am: you have my vote for best answer-- ha!

Answer 8

Its roman, its says judaea capta or Captured judaea in latin.

Answer 9

It proves a point, Jews were here, long, much longer before others.

The decades preceding the First Jewish Revolt against the Romans in 66 B.C.E. were marked by Herod's establishment of Caesarea as the Roman capital of Judea, increased taxes on the Jewish population by the Roman-appointed procurators, and a rising belief in the eminence of the "Kingdom of God" on earth. This messianic vision of the end of days went hand-in-hand with a belief that the Jewish nation's redemption could only be initiated by the termination of Roman rule.

In 66 B.C.E., Emperor Nero sent one of his ablest generals, Vespasian, to put down the rebellion. After Vespasian became Emperor in 69 C.E., the command of the Roman forces transferred to his son Titus. In the spring of 70 C.E., Titus' armies laid siege to Jerusalem. During the summer, the Tenth Roman Legion captured Jerusalem on the 17th of Tammuz and destroyed the Temple on the 9th of Av, the same date that is ascribed to the Babylonian destruction of the First Temple in 586 B.C.E. The revolt ended with the capture of Masada from the Zealots in 73 C.E.

To celebrate the Roman conquest of Jerusalem, numerous "Judea Capta" coins in bronze, silver, and gold were minted. The Judea Capta coin testifies to the great importance the Romans attached to quelling the revolt in Judea and capturing Jerusalem. This image was designed and circulated to send a message of Judea's defeated revolt to all the provinces of the Roman Empire and served as constant reminder of the fate of rebellious provinces.

And you can read the rest

http://www.jewishhistory.com/jh.php?cont...

Answer 10

its looks really old

Answer 11

That is an ancient Roman coin declaring the conquest of Judea, but SHHHHH don't tell the Jew haters, they think Jews never lived there

Answer 12

I have one like that google it I did but Cant rember what it was worth I think $200?

Answer 13

Hi Lee,

I can tell you that it is one of the many tangible proofs that Jewish people have been living in Israel for thousands of years, which is something Muslims deny.

It is a beautiful coin.

Thank you.

Sincerely,

Ms. Miche ; })