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
Weight11.7 g
Dimensions28 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#1142, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.1142
Obverse descriptionHead of Vespasian, radiate, right; globe at point of neck.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES VESPASIANVS AVG COS III
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Vespasianus Augustus, Consul Tertium. Supreme commander (Imperator) Caesar Vespasian, emperor (Augustus), consul for the third 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 ID5683341640
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