As - Julia Domna (VESTA S C; Vesta) (196-211) front As - Julia Domna (VESTA S C; Vesta) (196-211) back
As - Julia Domna (VESTA S C; Vesta) (196-211) photo
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)

As - Julia Domna VESTA S C; Vesta

 
Bronze 10.6 g -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Empress
Julia Domna (193-211)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
196-211
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
10.6 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#270402
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Vesta, veiled, draped, seated left, holding palladium in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VESTA S C

Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that Julia Domna, the empress depicted on the coin, was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts. She was a powerful advisor to her husband, Emperor Septimius Severus, and played a significant role in shaping the Roman Empire's policies during her time.