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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Sestertius - Vespasian AEQVITAS AVGVSTI S C; Aequitas
71 year| Bronze | 26.7 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.7 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249123 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas standing left, holding scales and cornucopiae.
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
The Sestertius coin was used to promote the Roman Empire's ideals of equality and justice, as represented by the goddess Aequitas, who is depicted on the coin's reverse side. The coin's obverse side features the image of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the emperor's commitment to upholding the principles of equality and justice throughout the empire.
