David Atherton Posted February 1, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 1, 2023 (edited) Yes, I needed this variety, but the stunning portrait really won me over. Titus as Caesar [Vespasian] Æ As, 11.12g Rome mint, 76 AD Obv: T CAESAR IMP COS V; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r. Rev: AEQVITAS AVGVST; S C in field; Aequitas stg. l., with scales and rod RIC 911 (R). BMC p. 171 *. BNC 763. Acquired from Jongeling Numismatics, January 2023. Vespasian inherited a financial mess upon his accession in 69. His top priority was putting the state on a sound financial footing. Symbolic of that righting of the empire was the common reverse type of Aequitas. Aequitas holding her scales and measuring rod was probably based on a cult image of the deity. She first shows up as an imperial virtue on the coinage under Galba - a virtue that Vespasian was eager to emulate. This rare Aequitas was struck for both Vespasian and Titus Caesar in 76. Vespasian and Titus often shared the same reverse types, a move that no doubt marked Titus as Vespasian's heir to the throne. Missing from the BM. As always, thank you so much for looking! Feel free to share your Aequitas coins. Edited February 1, 2023 by David Atherton 12 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPK Posted February 1, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2023 That is a really nice portrait. A beautiful coin! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spaniard Posted February 1, 2023 · Supporter Share Posted February 1, 2023 Yes a super looking portrait & the reverse is pretty neat too! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jims,Coins Posted February 1, 2023 · Member Share Posted February 1, 2023 Bronze Coin (AE Antoninianus) minted at Antioch during the reign of MACRIANUS, Usurper in the East, between 260 - 261 A.D. Obv. IMP.C.FVL.MACRIANVS.P.F.AVG.: rad. bust, cuir. r. Rev. AEQVITAS.AVGG.: Aequitas stg. l., holding scales & cornucopia, RSCIV #1b. RICV #5. DVM #1. RCSVIII #10798 Bronze coin (AE Antoninianus) minted at Rome during the reign of CLAUDIUS II GOTHICUS between 268 - 270 A.D. Obv. IMP.C.CLAVDIVS.AVG.: Radiate, draped & cuirassed bust r. Rev. AEQVITAS.AVG. Equity standing l., holding scales & cornucopia. RCS #3195. RICV #14. DVM #3. 7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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