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Sestertius - Domitian PAX AVGVST S C; Pax
| Bronze | 24 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 73-74 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249557 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
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
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Domitian (PAX AVGVST S C; Pax) (73-74) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and harmony. This is significant because it was issued during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, following the end of the Year of the Four Emperors and the start of Domitian's reign. The coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of peace and unity within the empire, and to reinforce the message that the Roman Empire was a place of stability and prosperity under Domitian's rule.
