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Eqvis comes from the word "eqves" which was used in Roman Empire as cavalryman and knight. It was a title for the elite members of the Romans. Under the empire, they were 'second tiers', after the senators. EQVIS (sic.) ROMANVS. The emperor on horseback in the garb of peace. In the exergue SMN. Obv. DN CONSTANTINVS MAX AVG Bust of Constantine the Great diademated. Small gold medallion. Engraved in Numism. Cimelii. Vindobon. Aurei, TAB. 1. Eckhel observes, "the attempt of Khell to explain this singular coin has produced nothing valid by which the enigma of its legend can be unravelled, nor can I hope to be more fortunate than my master: unless perhaps it alludes to the Princeps Juventutis, by which title, as Augustus was before him, Constantine is designated frequently on coins; and he himself kat exochn, is here called EQVIS ROMANVS, as he was also prince of the youth and prince of the equestrian order. It is to be noted, that on this medallion the unusual word EQVIS stands for EQVES, a horseman or knight." viii. 83. (source:forumancientcoins.com) Established in 2008 by europhoto, eqvis.com is specialized on equestrian sports photography. The website covers a wide range of equestrian competitions held in Turkey. Visitors can choose photos and order prints of different sizes from the website.