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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#273683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, seated left, holding simpulum in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 2.72–3.72 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–19.6 mm;
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.
