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Sestertius - Domitian PACI AVGVST S C; Pax
85 year| Bronze | 22.12 g | 34 mm |
| 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 | 22.12 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251785 |
|---|---|
| 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
Mass varies: 22.12-22.55 g;Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Domitian (PACI AVGVST S C; Pax) (85) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and prosperity. This is significant because it highlights the importance of peace and harmony during Domitian's reign, which was marked by several conflicts and wars, including the Dacian Wars and the Roman-Sarmatian Wars. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of peace and unity among the Roman people during a time of turmoil.
