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Dupondius - Titus PAX AVG S C; Pax
| Bronze | 13.7 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 | 13.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250179 |
|---|---|
| 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, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze weighing 13.7 g has an interesting fact that the coin's reverse side features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) standing left, holding a branch and a scepter. The image symbolizes the Roman Empire's desire for peace and stability under Titus' rule.
