Titus Colosseum SestertiusLinked to Judaea (original) (raw)

This paper explores the connection between the colosseum sestertii and the Judaea Capta series, suggesting that these coins, depicting significant iconography related to the destruction of Jerusalem and its Temple, represent an expansion of that series. Evidence is drawn from inscriptions and historical context, indicating that the colosseum was financed by the war booty following the Jewish War, which included treasures taken from the Temple in Jerusalem. The analysis incorporates scholarly debates and interpretations surrounding the financing of the Colosseum, ultimately asserting the significance of these coins in understanding the political and cultural narratives of the Flavian dynasty.