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Denarius PAX P R; Roma
| Silver | 3.6 g | 17 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 | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#248448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Clasped right hands holding winged caduceus between two crossed corn-ears and poppies.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX P R
Translation:
Pax Populi Romani.
Peace of the Roman People.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius coin was used during the Roman Empire and was equivalent to a day's wage for a skilled worker. It was made of silver and weighed around 3.6 grams, as . The coin had an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on one side and the Roman Emperor on the other. The Denarius was used for over 400 years and was an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
