VESPASIAN. Celebrates Return of Peace "Pax" and 50 similar items

Right click image and select "View/Open..." for large hi-res. enlargement. Ancient Roman Silver Coin Denarius of Vespasian, Emperor VESPASIAN 69-79 AD Emperor Silver Denarius. 3.08 g. 17.5mm. Rome mint. Struck 70 AD. Obverse: IMP CAESAR VESPASIANVS AVG, laureate head of Vespasian right. Reverse: COS ITER TR POT, Pax (Goddess of Peace) seated left, holding olive branch and caduceus. Ref. RIC 29; BMC 26; RSC 94h. Very fine. This denarius celebrates the return of peace (Pax) to the Roman Empire after the disastrous civil war that engulfed it during the Year of the Four Emperors (A.D. 69). It celebrates Vespasian - the victor in the civil war - as the author of the new Roman peace and the bringer of a successful conclusion to the Jewish War. Jerusalem at last fell to Roman forces in this year guaranteeing the eventual end of the Jewish Revolt. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ OUR GUARANTEE: All illustrations are of the actual item offered. The authenticity of all pieces is fully guaranteed. Any item ever shown otherwise may be returned unaltered for full refund less shipping. Additionally, if any item purchased is not to your satisfaction you may return it unaltered within 30 days of purchase for a full refund less shipping. We also guarantee absolute discretion and confidentiality in all transactions. Copyright 2017 ZEUS GALLERY ID zeus_gallery . Images are not actual size ~ Please see description for actual measurements.