Dupondius - Titus (PAX AVG S C; Pax) (77-78) front Dupondius - Titus (PAX AVG S C; Pax) (77-78) back
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Dupondius - Titus PAX AVG S C; Pax

 
Bronze - -
Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#250193
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Pax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus and branch.

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

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Titus (PAX AVG S C; Pax) (77-78) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and harmony, reflecting the Roman Empire's desire for tranquility and stability during Titus' reign.