Denarius - Julia Domna VESTA MATER; Vesta
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| 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 | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269960 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Two Vestals, draped, one holding simpulum and the other patera in right hand, sacrificing in front of the temple of Vesta.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA MATER
Translation:
Vesta Mater.
Mother Vesta.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (VESTA MATER; Vesta) coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus (193-211 AD), who was known for his extensive reforms and military campaigns. The coin's design features Julia Domna, the emperor's wife, on the obverse (front side), and Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on the reverse (back side). This coin was likely used for everyday transactions and circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire.
