Titus as Caesar Judaea Capta AE Sestertius Roman Empire 71-72 AD Copper Coin with Dark Green Patina Museum Reproduction CBRS0028

On 14 April 70 A.D., Titus surrounded Jerusalem. He allowed pilgrims to enter to celebrate Passover but this was a trap to put pressure on supplies of food and water; he refused to allow them to leave. On 10 May he began his assault on the walls. The third wall fell on 25 May. The second wall fell on 30 May. On 20 July Titus stormed the Temple Mount. On 4 August 70 A.D. Titus destroyed the Temple. The Jewish fast of Tisha B’Av mourns the Fall of Jerusalem annually on this date.

DESIGN:
Obverse side
Head of Titus, laureate, left
Legend:
IMP T CAES VESP AVG P M TR P P P COS VIII

Reverse side
Victory standing right, inscribing VIC/AVG in two lines on shield attached to palm
Legend:
VICTORIA AVGVSTI S-C

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