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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Augustus IMP T VESP AVG RESTITV S C
| Bronze | 9.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251263 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle standing front on globe, head left, wings spread.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP T VESP AVG RESTITV S C
Translation:
Imperator Titus Vespasianus Augustus Restituit, Senatus Consultum.
Supereme commander (Imperator) Titus Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), has restored [this coin], 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 Augustus, the first Roman Emperor, on one side, and a representation of the Roman goddess of peace, Pax, on the other. This coin was minted during Augustus' reign, which lasted from 27 BC to 14 AD, and it highlights his efforts to promote peace and stability throughout the empire. The image of Pax holding an olive branch and a scepter symbolizes the peaceful reign of Augustus and the Pax Romana, a period of relative peace and prosperity that lasted for over 200 years.
