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

70 year
Silver 2.9 g 17.5 mm
Description
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
2.9 g
Diameter
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250339
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: PACI AVGVSTAE

Translation:
Paci Augustae.
To the venerable peace.

Comment

Mass varies: 2.68–3.06 g;
Diameter varies: 17–18 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 a depiction of the Roman goddess Victory (Victoria) on its 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.