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0834 Hadrian Sestertius, Roma 124-27 AD Aequitas-Moneta
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Reference.
RIC II, 637; RIC 834; Strack 609; Banti 200
Bust A2
Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS.
Laureate head with drapery
Rev. COS III S C in field
Aequitas-Moneta standing left, holding scales and sceptre
25.66 gr
31 mm
6h
Note.
Aequitas is the Latin concept of justice, equality, conformity, symmetry, or fairness.
It is the origin of the English word "equity". In ancient Rome, it could refer to either the legal concept of equity, or fairness between individuals.
During the Roman Empire, Aequitas as a divine personification was part of the religious propaganda of the emperor, under the name Aequitas Augusti, which also appeared on coins.
She is depicted on coins holding a cornucopiae and a balance scale (libra), which was more often a symbol of "honest measure" to the Romans than of justice.
(Wiki)
Ex American Numismatic Society #1001.1.22972.
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