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Aureus - Sabina Vesta
| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128-129 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Aureus - Sabina (Vesta) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) is interesting because it features the goddess Vesta, who was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, on the reverse side, signifying the importance of domestic life and family values in Roman culture.
