Aureus - Vespasian PAX AVGVST, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year75
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Aureus = 25 Denarii
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionGold
Weight7.3 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#771, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.771
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, bare, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, seated left on throne, holding branch in right hand which rests on right knee and transverse sceptre in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGVST
(Translation: Pax Augusta. Peace, the venerable.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (75)  - -
Catalog ID6161439970
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