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Denarius - Pupienus PAX PVBLICA; Pax
238 year| Silver | 3 g | 20.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Pupienus (Marcus Clodius Pupienus Maximus) (238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left, holding branch in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX PVBLICA
Unabridged legend: Pax Publica.
Translation: Peace of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.48–3.65 g;Diameter varies: 19.5–21.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Pupienus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Pupienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 238 to 244 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins minted during his reign that featured the image of the goddess Pax (Peace) on the reverse side, symbolizing the emperor's efforts to restore peace and stability to the empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The coin's obverse side features the image of Pupienus himself, with the inscription "Pupienus Aug" (short for "Pupienus Augustus"), indicating his status as emperor.
