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Denarius - Vespasian PACI AVGVSTAE; Victory
74 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#250384 |
|---|---|
| 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
Translation:
Paci Augustae.
To the venerable peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.52–3.45 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 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 its dominance over other nations.
