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Denarius - Vespasian PACI ORB TERR AVG
74 year| Silver | 3.43 g | 16 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 | 3.43 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250380 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Vespasian (PACI ORB TERR AVG) (74) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess of peace, Pax, standing on a rocky outcrop, holding an olive branch and a scepter. This design was introduced by Vespasian in 74 AD as a symbol of the peace and stability he brought to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The coin's design has been widely admired for its beauty and symbolism, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.
