Dupondius - Vespasian PAX AVG S C, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year71
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight11.9 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1144, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1144
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 altar left and holding caduceus and branch in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (71)  - -
Catalog ID2772165150
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