As - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (72) front As - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (72) back
As - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (72) photo
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As - Titus PAX AVGVST S C; Pax

72 year
Bronze 11 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
72
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
11 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249351
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus and branch.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAX AVGVST S C

Translation:
Pax Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Peace, the venerable. 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 the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is an unusual representation for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her depiction on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was promoting a message of peace and tranquility during the reign of Titus.