© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Vespasian PAX AVGVST S C; Pax
73 year| Bronze | 11.1 g | 26.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 11.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249495 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 9.686–12.44 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and the goddess Pax (Irene) on the other. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her presence on the coin may have been a nod to Vespasian's efforts to bring stability and peace to the empire after a period of civil war.
