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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Vespasian PAX AVGVSTI; Tyche
| Gold | 7.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250470 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vespasian standing left, holding spear and gesturing Tyche to raise, kneeling right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace provided by the Emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.38–7.66 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Vespasian (PAX AVGVSTI; Tyche) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess of fortune, Tyche, on its reverse side. This is significant because Tyche was not a commonly depicted deity on Roman coins, and her appearance on this coin may indicate that Vespasian was attempting to promote her cult or emphasize the importance of fortune in his reign. Additionally, the coin's obverse side features the image of Vespasian himself, making it a rare example of a Roman coin that depicts both a ruler and a deity.
