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Dupondius or As - Vitellius PAXS AVGVSTI S C; Pax
69 year| Bronze | 14.38 g | - |
| 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 |
| Weight | 14.38 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#244191 |
|---|---|
| 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: PAXS AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusti, Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
RIC describes SC as being in exergue but the example has SC in the fields.Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which is an unusual representation for a Roman coin. Pax is depicted standing, holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing peace and authority. This coin was issued during the reign of Vitellius, who was known for his attempts to restore peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war. The image of Pax on the coin may have been intended to promote Vitellius' image as a peacemaker and to emphasize the importance of peace and unity during a time of conflict.
