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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Titus PAX AVGVST; Pax
75 year| Gold | 7.2 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in right hand which rests on right knee and transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVST
Translation:
Pax Augusta.
Peace, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 6.99–7.26 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Titus (PAX AVGVST; Pax) (75) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and tranquility. This is significant because it highlights the Roman Empire's emphasis on promoting peace and stability throughout its territories during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD).
