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Aureus - Augustus PAX P R; Pax
| Gold | 7.18 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.18 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248534 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding caduceus in right hand, and corn-ears and poppies in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX P R
Translation:
Pax Populi Romani.
Peace of the Roman People.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus coin was used as a means of payment for high-value transactions, and it was also used as a symbol of wealth and power. In fact, the Aureus was the highest denomination coin in the Roman Empire and was worth 25 silver denarii, which was a significant amount of money at the time. Additionally, the Aureus coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and coveted metal at the time. The fact that the Roman Empire was able to produce coins made of gold shows the wealth and power of the empire. It's also worth noting that the Aureus coin was used for a long time, from 27 BC to 395 AD, which shows its durability and importance in the Roman Empire's economy.
