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Aureus - Julia Domna VESTA
| Gold | 7.41 g | 20 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 | 7.41 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273685 |
|---|---|
| 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 the image of Julia Domna, the empress and wife of Severus, on the obverse (front side). Julia Domna was known for her intelligence, political influence, and patronage of the arts, and she played a significant role in promoting the cult of the Roman goddess Vesta, which is represented on the reverse (back side) of the coin. The coin's design and imagery reflect the cultural and religious values of the Roman Empire during this period.
