© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Titus AEQVITAS AVGVSTI S C; Aequitas
73 year| Bronze | 8.8 g | - |
| 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 | 8.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249528 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales downward in extended right hand and long vertical ro (pertica) in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGVSTI 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 Roman emperor from 79 to 81 AD, and the son of the previous emperor, Vespasian. The coin was minted during Titus' reign and bears his name and title, "Titus Caesar Vespasianus Augustus." The image of Titus on the coin is surrounded by the inscription "AEQVITAS AVGVSTI S C," which translates to "Equity of the Augusti," highlighting the emperor's role in upholding justice and fairness throughout the empire.
