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Denarius - Otho PAX ORBIS TERRARVM; Pax
69 year| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Otho (Marcus Salvius Otho) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244435 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and caduceus in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX ORBIS TERRARVM
Unabridged legend: Pax Orbis Terrarum.
Translation: World peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 3–3.49 g;Diameter varies: 17–18.5 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Otho coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Otho, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time in 69 AD. Despite his short reign, Otho's coinage reforms had a lasting impact on the Roman Empire's monetary system. The Denarius - Otho coin was one of the first coins to feature the image of a Roman emperor, which became a standard practice in subsequent coinage. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "PAX ORBIS TERRARVM" (Peace of the World), reflects the Roman Empire's desire for peace and stability during a time of political turmoil.
