Aureus - Julia Domna VESTA; Vesta
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269956 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, seated left, holding palladium in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Julia Domna is notable for its depiction of the goddess Vesta on the reverse side. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was considered a symbol of stability and continuity in Roman culture. The inclusion of Vesta on the coin may have been a nod to Julia Domna's role as a stabilizing force in the Roman Empire during her husband's reign, or it may have been intended to emphasize the importance of domesticity and family values in Roman society. Regardless of the exact reason, the depiction of Vesta on the coin serves as a reminder of the cultural and religious values that were central to the Roman Empire during this time period.
