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Aureus - Julia Domna VESTA MATER; Vesta
| Gold | 5.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269961 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Group of six Vestals, three to left and right, sacrificing over altar in front of round temple of Vesta.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA MATER
Translation:
Vesta Mater.
Mother Vesta.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.084–7.23 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Domna (VESTA MATER; Vesta) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on the reverse (back side). The coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
