© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Vespasian PON MAX TR P COS VI; Pax
75 year| Silver | 3.1 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249681 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Pax, naked to waist, seated left, holding branch extended in right hand, left hand in lap.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON MAX TR P COS VI
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Sextum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the sixth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.11–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 17–21 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is fitting since the name Vespasian means "peaceful" or "bringer of peace." This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign, which was marked by a series of military campaigns and political reforms that helped to bring stability and peace to the Roman Empire after a period of turmoil.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (75) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Denarius - Vespasian (PON MAX TR P COS VI; Pax) (75) coin.
