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Sestertius - Vespasian PAX AVGVSTI S C; Pax
71 year| Bronze | 23.86 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.86 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249078 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
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 this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Pax (Irene) on the reverse, which is fitting since the coin was issued during a time of relative peace and stability in the Roman Empire, known as the Pax Romana, or Roman Peace. This period lasted from 27 BC to 180 AD and was marked by minimal conflict and a strong, centralized government under the rule of the Julio-Claudian and Flavian dynasties. The image of Pax on the coin serves as a symbol of the peace and prosperity that the Roman Empire experienced during this time.
