Sestertius - Domitian PAX AVGVSTI S C, Pax

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year79
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#59, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).tit.59
Obverse descriptionHead of Domitian, laureate, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringCAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI
(Translation: Caesar, Augusti Filius, Domitianus, Consul Sextum. Caesar, son of the emperor (Augustus), Domitian, consul for the sixth time.)
Reverse descriptionPax seated left, holding branch and sceptre.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (79)  - -
Catalog ID6789951020
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