Summary
Copper As struck during the reign of the Emperor Vespasian in 70 AD, Ancient Roman Empire. Minted by Lugdunum. The Aequitas reverse with the parts of the obverse legend that can be read only occurs with the obverse legend ending COS II. Vespasian held the Consulship for the second time in the year 70 AD, he began his third on 1 January 71 AD.
Obverse Description
Laureate bust of Vespasian facing right; around, [IMP] CAES VESPASIAN AVG [COS II]
Reverse Description
Aequitas standing facing left extending scales in her right hand and holding a long rod in her right; in the field divided by the figure, S C; around, AEQVITAS AVGVSTI
Edge Description
Plain
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Collecting Areas
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Melbourne Branch of Royal Mint, 1978
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Date Issued
70 AD
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Material
Copper
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Axis
06
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Classification
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Type of item
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Dimensions
28 mm (Outside Diameter), 10.86 g (Weight)
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Shape
Off round
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References
RIC.399
[Book] Mattingly, Harold & Sydenham, Edward A. 1972. The Roman Imperial Coinage. II., 63 Pages