© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
© Fritz Rudolf Künker GmbH & Co. KG, Osnabrück and Lübke & Wiedemann KG, Leonberg
Dupondius - Titus PAX AVG S C; Pax
| Bronze | 11.86 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 | 11.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250194 |
|---|---|
| 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, is fascinating because it was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, which was a rare occurrence during the tumultuous reigns of many Roman emperors. Despite being made of bronze, a relatively inexpensive material, the coin's design and craftsmanship were still of high quality, reflecting the Roman Empire's attention to detail and artistic skill. Additionally, the coin's weight of 11.86g suggests that it was a substantial coin, indicating the value placed on it by the Roman people.
