© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Domitian VESTA S C
72 year| Bronze | 10.6 g | 27.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 72 |
| Value | 1 As = 1⁄16 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 27.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249398 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Domed tetrastyle temple; within, figure standing, left holding patera in right and staff in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.73–11.64 g;Diameter varies: 26.5–28 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on the reverse side. This is significant because Vesta was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and culture, and her image appeared on many coins during the Roman Empire. The fact that this coin features Vesta suggests that she was still an important figure in Roman society during the reign of Domitian (AD 81-96), who was known for his religious reforms and promotion of traditional Roman values.
