Dupondius - Vespasian PAX AVG S C, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year77-78
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Dupondius = 1/8 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight10.43 g
Dimensions27 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1219, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1219
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, left; globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIAN AVG COS VIII P P
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Octavum, Pater Patriae. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the eighth time, father of the nation.)
Reverse descriptionPax standing left leaning on column, holding caduceus and branch.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVG S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (77-78)  - -
Catalog ID2798716910
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