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 9.3 g -
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
9.3 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#251003
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax standing left, resting on column, holding caduceus in right and branch in left.

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 an unusual representation for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her depiction on the coin may have been a symbol of the peaceful reign of Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD.