As indicated on the legend on the reverse, this coin forms part of a series of old coinage restored by Trajan, recognising in these pieces a historical value that testified both to the history of Rome and to the reasons for its greatness. This particular coin commemorates the victorious campaign of Vespasian in the East by quelling the First Jewish–Roman War (66-73 AD), which ended with the conquest of Jerusalem and the destruction of the Temple.

On the obverse, laureate bust of Vespasian, surrounded by the legend IMP(erator) CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG(ustus) CO(n)S(ul) VIII. On the reverse, trophy with military spoils and, below, a Jewish captive kneeling with his hands tied behind his back. Surrounding the trophy, the legend IMP(erator) CAES[AR TRAIANVS AV]G(ustus) GER(manicus) DAC(icus) P(ater) P(atriae) REST(ituit) and a beaded rim.

Minted by Trajan, Roman emperor, within the series of restored coins.

Rome. 107-112/113 dC

Weight: 7,17 g