Sestertius - Domitian PAX AVGVST S C, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year80-81
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.8 g
Dimensions36 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#275, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.275
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, left.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR DIVI AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VII
(Translation: Caesar, Divi Augusti Filius, Domitianus, Consul Septimum. Caesar, son of the divine emperor (Augustus), Domitian, consul for the seventh time.)
Reverse descriptionPax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGVST S C
(Translation: Pax Augusta. Senatus Consultum. Peace, the venerable. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (80-81)  - -
Catalog ID1894042120
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