As - Vespasian (AEQVITAS AVGVST S C; Aequitas) (75) front As - Vespasian (AEQVITAS AVGVST S C; Aequitas) (75) back
As - Vespasian (AEQVITAS AVGVST S C; Aequitas) (75) photo
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As - Vespasian AEQVITAS AVGVST S C; Aequitas

75 year
Bronze 12.0 g 27 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
75
Value
1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
12.0 g
Diameter
27 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#249730
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod.

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 Vespasian, who was the Roman Emperor from 69 to 79 AD, on one side, and the personification of Aequitas, or equity, on the other. This coin was minted during Vespasian's reign and was used as a standard circulation coin throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Aequitas on the coin symbolizes Vespasian's efforts to restore balance and fairness to the Roman economy after a period of economic instability.