Denarius - Vespasian PACI AVGVSTAE, Victory

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionSilver
Weight2.9 g
Dimensions16.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1431, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1431, RPC Online II#833, BMC RE#457
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPAS AVG COS III TR P P P
(Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third time, holder of tribunician power, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionVictory, draped, advancing right, holding wreath extended in right hand and palm over left shoulder in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPACI AVGVSTAE
(Translation: To the venerable peace.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID9191948260
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