Dupondius - Vespasian PAX AVG S C, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year72
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.9 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1191, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1191
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, right; globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAESAR VESPASIAN AVG COS IIII
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Quartum. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the fourth time.)
Reverse descriptionPax, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted, garlanded altar left, and holding winged caduceus and branch in left.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (72)  - -
Catalog ID1373616520
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