© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Titus AEQVITAS AVGVST S C; Aequitas
73 year| Bronze | 8.7 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales downward in extended right hand and long vertical ro (pertica) in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGVST S C
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Equity of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Titus, who was the emperor of Rome from 79 to 81 AD, and the inscription "AEQVITAS AVGVST S C" which means "Equity of the Augustus" in Latin. This suggests that the coin was minted during Titus' reign and was intended to promote the idea of fairness and justice, which was a key aspect of his rule.
