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Dupondius - Vitellius PAX AVGVSTI S C; Roma
69 year| Bronze | 13.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vitellius (Aulus Vitellius) (69) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 69 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#244186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vitellius, togate, standing left, holding right hands with Roma, helmeted, in military dress, standing right, holding spear and shield in right hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Pax Augusti, Senatus Consultum
Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Vitellius coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse side, which represents peace and tranquility. This is fitting, given that the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Vitellius, who was known for his attempts to bring peace and stability to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war.
