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Vespasian: Roman Senate
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About this coin: To celebrate the victory of the mighty Roman Empire over the tiny Jewish nation, Vespasian issued a massive series of coinage. This is probably the most common variety, featuring a dejected Jewish woman seated in front of a Roman victory trophy, and the caption "IVDAEA" (Judaea) beneath her.
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The year 43 AD would find Vespasian along with the II Augusta undertaking a Roman invasion of Britain. He made quite a reputation for himself for his extraordinary courage and valor in the battlefield where he served under the command of Aulus Plautius. Many other victories followed in quick succession, from the early battles at the Medway and Thames rivers to the capture of the south coast ports and harbors.
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In response to the revolt of the Jews, in 67 CE Rome sends out the empire’s most experienced commander, Vespasian, at the head of four legions. This is a massive force. Each legion has 6,000 fighting men plus an equal number of auxiliaries for a total of nearly 50,000 Roman soldiers.
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