Denarius - Faustina the Elder VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 138-139 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260319 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, seated, left, holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the goddess Vesta, who was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman mythology. The image of Vesta on the coin is notable because it was a rare instance of a Roman empress being depicted on a coin alongside a deity. This suggests that Faustina the Elder held a significant amount of power and influence during her time as empress, and that her relationship with the gods was considered particularly important.
