Roman Denarius Coin

Inv. No.: c088
Date: A.D. 103-111.
Weight: 3.16g
 
Obv.: Trajan, laureate.
IMP.TRAIANO AVG.GER.DAC.P.M.TR.P.

Rev.: Aequitas, seated, holding scales and cornucopiae.
COS.V P.P.S.P.Q.R.OPTIMO PRINC.

There is no direct historical reference. The reverse type bears a general character, suggesting justice and prosperity. Aequitas, however, was thought to operate in certain well-defined areas, notably the supply of food to a ruler subjects, and honesty and fair dealing in imperial government generally.

Comparanda:
RIC, Trajan 119.