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© Harlan J. Berk, LTD
Sestertius - Domitian PACI AVGVST S C; Pax
85 year| Bronze | 24.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 85 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, setting fire to pile of arms and holding cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACI AVGVST S C
Unabridged legend: Paci Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Peace of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse, which symbolizes peace and tranquility. This is fitting, given that the name "Sestertius" comes from the Latin word "sestertius," meaning "one-fourth," which refers to the coin's value being one-fourth that of a denarius, the standard unit of currency at the time.
