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Denarius PAX; Genius
| Silver | 3.6 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Period | Civil War (68-69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 68-69 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248436 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands holding winged caduceus between two crossed cornucopias.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX
Translation: Peace.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius (PAX; Genius) coin from Rome, minted between 68-69 AD, features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the obverse side, and the Genius of the Roman people on the reverse side. This coin was made of silver and weighs 3.6 grams. Interestingly, the Pax image on this coin was used as a symbol of peace during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled Rome from 69-79 AD.
