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Aureus - Augustus PAX; Pax
| Gold | 7.2 g | 19 mm |
| 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 | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding caduceus in right hand, and corn-ears and poppies in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX
Translation: Peace.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Augustus (PAX; Pax) coin from Rome, made of Gold and weighing 7.2g, is an interesting piece of history because it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, signifying the peace and prosperity that the Roman Empire experienced during the reign of Emperor Augustus.
