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Æ - Vespasian PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS S C
| Bronze | 3.7 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250426 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON MAX TR P P P COS VIII CENS S C
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Pater Patriae, Consul Octavum, Censor, Senatus Consultum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation, consul for the eighth time, censor, decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Pax on the other. Pax, or Peace, was an important symbol during Vespasian's reign, as he sought to bring stability and calm to the empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The coin's design reflects Vespasian's efforts to promote peace and prosperity throughout the Roman Empire.
