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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Vespasian PACI ORB TERR AVG
71 year| Silver | 3 g | 18 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250351 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Mass varies: 2.51–3.33 g;Diameter varies: 17.25–18.5 mm;
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 trophies and prisoners. 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 (71 AD).
