Denarius - Faustina the Elder VESTA; Vesta
141 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 141 |
| 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#260450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Vesta, seated left, holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin's design features a portrait of Faustina the Elder on one side and the goddess Vesta on the other. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was often depicted holding a scepter and a flame. The inclusion of Vesta on the coin may have been a nod to Faustina's role as a matriarch and her importance in maintaining the Roman family and home.
