Denarius - Domitian (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) (71) front Denarius - Domitian (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) (71) back
Denarius - Domitian (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) (71) photo
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Denarius - Domitian PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory

71 year
Silver 2.9 g 16 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
71
Value
1 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.9 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250365
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath extended in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PACI AVGVSTAE

Unabridged legend: Paci Augustae.

Translation: To the venerable peace.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.78–3.02 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Domitian (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and dominance over its territories.