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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Cistophorus - Julia Titi VESTA; Vesta
82 year| Silver | 10.3 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 82 |
| Value | Cistophorus = 3 Drachms = 3 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#252282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta seated left, holding palladium in right and transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 10.2–10.36 g;Diameter varies: 25–27 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Cistophorus - Julia Titi coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96) and features the goddess Vesta (or Vesta) on the reverse, which is an interesting fact in itself. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman mythology, and her association with the coin highlights the importance of family and domesticity in Roman culture. Additionally, the coin's design features a unique combination of Roman and Greek elements, reflecting the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire.
