Denarius - Vespasian (PACI ORB TERR AVG Φ) (70) front Denarius - Vespasian (PACI ORB TERR AVG Φ) (70) back
Denarius - Vespasian (PACI ORB TERR AVG Φ) (70) photo
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Denarius - Vespasian PACI ORB TERR AVG Φ

70 year
Silver 3.2 g 16 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
3.2 g
Diameter
16 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#250331
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of woman, turreted and draped, right.

Scripts: Greek, Latin

Lettering: PACI ORB TERR AVG Φ

Translation:
Paci Orbis Terrarum Augusti.
World peace of the emperor (Augustus).

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (PACI ORB TERR AVG Φ) (70) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that showcases the Roman Empire's military conquests. The coin's reverse side depicts a personification of the Roman Empire, represented by a female figure holding a globe and a spear, surrounded by trophies and military standards. This design was meant to symbolize the empire's dominance and military prowess, and it was a common motif on coins issued during Vespasian's reign.