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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
Dupondius - Titus PAX AVG S C; Pax
| Bronze | 12.27 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 77-78 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.27 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250178 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted, garlanded altar left, and holding winged caduceus and branch in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG S C
Translation:
Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Titus (PAX AVG S C; Pax) from Rome, 77-78 AD, made of Bronze, weighing 12.27g, is interesting because it has a unique design. On one side, it features the image of Titus, the Roman emperor, while on the other side, it depicts the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) holding an olive branch and a scepter. This coin was issued during Titus' reign, which lasted from 79 to 81 AD, and it was used to promote the idea of peace and stability in the Roman Empire.
