As - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (80-81) front As - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (80-81) back
As - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (80-81) photo
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As - Titus PAX AVGVST S C; Pax

 
Bronze 9.37 g 27 mm
Description
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
9.37 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251001
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.

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 an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is a symbol of peace and prosperity. This is fitting, as Titus' reign was marked by a period of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, following the tumultuous years of the Year of the Four Emperors and the Flavian dynasty. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of peace and harmony under Titus' rule.