Denarius - Julia Domna VESTA MATER; Vesta
| Silver | 14.5 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 14.5 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269959 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vestal Virgin, veiled, draped, standing left, sacrificing in front of the temple of Vesta.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA MATER
Translation:
Vesta Mater.
Mother Vesta.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.857–26.24 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Vesta on the reverse side. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth and home, and her presence on the coin symbolized the importance of family and domesticity in Roman culture. The coin's design was meant to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a strong and stable institution, with the emperor and his family at its center.
