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© Bibliothèque nationale de France / Gallica
As - Titus AEQVITAS AVGVSTI S C; Aequitas
76 year| Bronze | 12.12 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 76 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.12 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and long vertical ro (pertica) in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGVSTI S C
Unabridged legend: Aequitas Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: 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 goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on the reverse side. This coin was minted during Titus' reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Aequitas on the coin symbolizes the importance of fairness and justice in Roman society and highlights Titus' efforts to promote these values during his rule.
