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Denarius - Vespasian PACI ORB TERR AVG
71 year| Silver | 2.5 g | 16 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250344 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of woman, turreted and draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI ORB TERR AVG
Unabridged legend: Paci Orbis Terrarum Augusti.
Translation: 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) (71) 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 symbols of the various provinces and territories under Roman rule. This design was meant to convey the message of Roman dominance and the extent of its territorial reach, reflecting the imperial ideology of the time.
