Sestertius - Trajan Decius PAX AVGVSTI S C; Pax
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-251 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282773 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PAX AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Trajan Decius (PAX AVGVSTI S C; Pax) coin is that it features a representation of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene in Greek) on the reverse side, which is an unusual depiction for a Roman coin. Pax is shown standing, holding an olive branch and a scepter, symbolizing peace and authority. This coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and the image of Pax may have been intended to promote a sense of calm and stability.
