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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vespasian PACI AVGVSTI; Pax and Nemesis
71 year| Gold | 7.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250046 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Nemesis, winged, draped, advancing right, holding in left hand winged caduceus pointed downwards at snake gliding right before her, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AVGVSTI
Translation:
Paci Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 7.1–7.4 g;Diameter varies: 18–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (PACI AVGVSTI; Pax and Nemesis) (71) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on one side, and the goddess Nemesis (Rhamnusia) on the other. This is significant because it represents the dual nature of the Roman Empire at the time, with Vespasian's rule marking a period of relative peace and stability following the Year of the Four Emperors, while also acknowledging the ongoing threats and challenges faced by the empire. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the empire's resilience and adaptability, as well as its commitment to upholding the principles of peace and justice.
