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Aureus - Titus PAX AVG; Pax
73 year| Gold | 7.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus over tripod and branch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Titus (PAX AVG; Pax) (73) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Pax was the goddess of peace, and her appearance on the coin may have been a symbol of the peaceful reign of Emperor Titus, who ruled from 79 to 81 AD. This coin may have been minted to commemorate a significant event or achievement during Titus' reign, such as the end of a war or the establishment of a new province.
