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Dupondius - Vespasian PAX AVGVSTA S C; Pax
71 year| Bronze | 14.49 g | - |
| 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 | 14.49 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249176 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding branch and caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTA 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 - Vespasian coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's design features the goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which is an interesting fact in itself as Pax was not a commonly depicted deity on Roman coins. The coin's obverse features a portrait of Vespasian, making it a valuable collector's item for those interested in Roman numismatics.
