© Museu de Prehistòria de València
© Museu de Prehistòria de València
Denarius - Vespasian PON MAX TR P COS VII; Pax
76 year| Silver | 3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, seated left on throne, holding out branch in extended right hand and resting left in her lap.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PON MAX TR P COS VII
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Septimum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul for the seventh time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.269–3.3 g;Diameter varies: 15.63–19 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The reverse side of the coin features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) standing left, holding an olive branch and a scepter. This image symbolizes the Roman Empire's desire for peace and stability under the rule of Vespasian, who was known for his efforts to restore peace and prosperity to the empire after a period of civil war and unrest.
