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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Faustina the Elder VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 3.4 g | 17 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 139-141 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 17 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260331 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 3.25–3.5 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Faustina the Elder (VESTA; Vesta) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Vesta, who was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the importance of family and domestic life in Roman culture.
