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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Otho PAX ORBIS TERRARVM; Pax
69 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 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 | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244437 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and caduceus in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX ORBIS TERRARVM
Translation:
Pax Orbis Terrarum
World peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.98–3.41 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Otho (PAX ORBIS TERRARVM; Pax) (69) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which represents peace and prosperity. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Otho, who was known for his efforts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The coin's design serves as a symbol of the empire's aspirations for a peaceful and prosperous future.
