© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 2.2 g | 18 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 | 2.2 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269957 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, seated left, holding palladium in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 1.82–2.66 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna (VESTA; Vesta) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was often depicted as a matronly figure, surrounded by flames. The inclusion of Vesta on this coin may have been a nod to the important role that women played in Roman society, particularly in the domestic sphere.
