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Denarius - Titus PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory
71 year| Silver | 3.47 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.47 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm over shoulder in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AVGVSTAE
Unabridged legend: Paci Augustae.
Translation: To the venerable peace.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Titus (79-81 AD). The image of Victory symbolized the Roman Empire's military prowess and its ability to conquer and bring peace to the lands it ruled. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of Roman supremacy and to reinforce the message that the Roman Empire was a powerful and victorious state.
