Denarius - Vespasian (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) (69-70) front Denarius - Vespasian (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) (69-70) back
Denarius - Vespasian (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) (69-70) photo
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Denarius - Vespasian PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory

 
Silver 3.2 g 18 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
69-70
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
References
Numista
N#250324
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Victory, draped, advancing left, holding wreath in extended right hand and palm in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PACI AVGVSTAE

Unabridged legend: Paci Augustae.

Translation: To the venerable peace.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.70–3.75 g;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Denarius - Vespasian (PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its reverse side, symbolizing the triumph and dominance of the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Vespasian (69-79 AD).