Aureus - Titus PAX AVG, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year73
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.4 g
Dimensions20 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#552, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.552
Obverse descriptionHead of Titus, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringT CAES IMP VESP CENS
(Translation: Titus Caesar Imperator Vespasianus, Censor. Titus, Caesar, supreme commander (Imperator), Vespasianus, censor.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, extend- ing winged caduceus in right hand over folli (purse) lying on tripod left, holding branch in left hand and resting left arm on a garlanded column.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Peace of the emperor (Augustus).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (73)  - -
Catalog ID2174056720
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