Dupondius or As - Vitellius PAX AVGVSTI S C; Pax
69 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, setting fire to pile of arms with right hand and holding cornucopia in left
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius or As coin with Vitellius (PAX AVGVSTI S C; Pax) (69) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and harmony. This coin was issued during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval in the Roman Empire, making the image of Pax particularly poignant and meaningful. Despite the challenges of the era, the coin's message of peace and unity remained an important ideal for the Roman people.
