Aureus - Julia Domna VESTA
| Gold | 7.4 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Vestals and two children sacrificing in front of round temple of Vesta.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (VESTA) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the time. The obverse of the coin depicts the empress Julia Domna, who was known for her intelligence, beauty, and influence, while the reverse features the goddess Vesta, who was revered as the protector of the Roman state and the hearth. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the unity and strength of the Roman Empire under the rule of Septimius Severus and his family.
