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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory
70 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 70 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250330 |
|---|---|
| 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: 2.28–3.16 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (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 Vespasian (AD 69-79). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military triumphs and the power of its rulers.
