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Dupondius - Vespasian PAX AVG S C; Pax
71 year| Bronze | 13.3 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.3 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250059 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted altar left and holding caduceus and branch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVG S C
Translation:
Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.08–13.55 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Vespasian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's obverse features the image of Vespasian, while the reverse bears the image of Pax, the Roman goddess of peace, holding an olive branch and a scepter. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of peace and stability during a time of political turmoil in the empire.
