Dupondius - Vespasian AEQVITAS AVGVST S C; Aequitas
74 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 74 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249674 |
|---|---|
| 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
The Dupondius coin featuring Vespasian and the goddess Aequitas is notable for being one of the first coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard. Vespasian, who ruled from 69 to 79 AD, was known for his efforts to restore stability and prosperity to the Roman Empire after a period of civil war and unrest. The image of him with a beard on this coin may have been intended to convey a sense of wisdom, authority, and tradition, as beards were often associated with philosophers and other wise figures in ancient Rome.
