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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vespasian PAX AVGVST; Pax
75 year| Gold | 7.1 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 | 7.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249679 |
|---|---|
| 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: 6.89–7.3 g;Diameter varies: 19–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus was a gold coin used in ancient Rome, and the Vespasian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (69-79 AD). The coin's obverse side features the image of Vespasian, while the reverse side features the goddess Pax (Peace) holding an olive branch and a scepter. The coin's inscription, "PAX AVGVST," means "Peace of the Augustus," referring to the Roman Empire's claim to have brought peace and stability to the region. This particular coin is made of gold and weighs 7.1 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time and reflected the wealth and power of the Roman Empire. The coin's design and inscription symbolize the Empire's values of peace, prosperity, and power, and it would have been a valuable and highly sought-after coin during its time.
