Sestertius - Vespasian PAX AVGVSTI S C, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year70
TypeStandard circulation coin
Value1 Sestertius = 1/4 Denarius
CurrencyDenarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
CompositionBronze
Weight23.8 g
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC II.1#12, OCRE#ric.2_1(2).ves.12
Obverse descriptionBust of Vespasian, laureate, draped on left shoulder, right; globe at point of bust.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAES AVG VESPAS COS II TR POT
(Translation: Imperator, Caesar, Augustus, Vespasianus, Consul Secundum, Tribunicia Potestate. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, emperor (Augustus), Vespasian, consul for the second time, holder of tribunician power.)
Reverse descriptionPax standing left, holding branch and cornucopiae.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGVSTI S C
(Translation: Pax Augusti. Senatus Consultum. Peace provided by the Emperor. Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (70)  - -
Catalog ID7226157000
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