Dupondius - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (73) front Dupondius - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (73) back
Dupondius - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (73) photo
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Dupondius - Titus PAX AVGVST S C; Pax

73 year
Bronze 13.09 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
73
Value
1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.09 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249522
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

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

Script: Latin

Lettering: PAX AVGVST S C

Translation:
Pax Augusta. Senatus Consultum.
Peace, the venerable. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Titus (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (73) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and harmony, reflecting the Roman Empire's desire for stability and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD).