© Ars Classica II
© Ars Classica II
Sestertius - Titus PAX AVGVSTI S C; Pax
75 year| Bronze | 23.77 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 75 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.77 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249737 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Image from plate XVII, Ars Classica S. A. (No. 2): Imperial Roman coins: from the collections of Mr. Paul Vautier and the late Prof. Maxime Collignon of the Institut de France; June 12, 13 and 14, 1922, Galeries Fischer, Lucerne (Suisse).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Titus (PAX AVGVSTI S C; Pax) (75) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse side, which symbolizes peace and harmony, reflecting the Roman Empire's desire for stability and prosperity during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD).
