As - Vespasian (COS DESIG III TR POT S C; Aequitas) (70) front As - Vespasian (COS DESIG III TR POT S C; Aequitas) (70) back
As - Vespasian (COS DESIG III TR POT S C; Aequitas) (70) photo
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As - Vespasian COS DESIG III TR POT S C; Aequitas

70 year
Bronze 11.2 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
70
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
11.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#250239
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Aequitas standing left, holding scales and rod.

Script: Latin

Lettering: COS DESIG III TR POT S C

Translation:
Consul Designatus Tertium, Tribunicia Potestate. Senatus Consultum.
Consul elect for the third time, holder of tribunician power. 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 an image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and justice, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society and suggests that the coin was intended to promote these ideals.