© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Julia Mamaea VESTA; Vesta
| Gold | 6.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279429 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding palladium in right hand and up-right sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Julia Mamaea coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Alexander Severus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 222 to 235 AD. The coin features a portrait of Julia Mamaea, the emperor's mother, on the obverse (front side), and the goddess Vesta on the reverse (back side). Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was often depicted holding a scepter and a flame. The coin was made of gold and weighed 6.3 grams, which was a significant amount of gold at the time. It's interesting to note that the coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with constant wars and political instability. Despite these challenges, the empire continued to produce high-quality coins like the Aureus - Julia Mamaea, which showcased the empire's wealth and power.
