Dupondius - Vespasian PAX AVGVST S C; Pax
| Bronze | 13.12 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.12 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Thickness | 3.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251174 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, resting on column, holding caduceus in right and branch in left.
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
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian, issued during his reign from 80-81 AD, has an interesting fact associated with it. Despite being made of bronze and weighing only 13.12g, it was still considered a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire. This highlights the economic and monetary systems in place during that time period, where coins of varying metals and weights were used for different transactions and purposes.
