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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Domna VESTAE SANCTAE; Vesta
| Silver | 3 g | 17.5 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 | 3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#269962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTAE SANCTAE
Translation:
Vestae Sanctae.
To holy Vesta.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.501–3.758 g;Diameter varies: 16.3–19.23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Domna coin features an image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on the reverse side. Vesta was considered an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often depicted as a matronly figure, symbolizing the warmth and safety of the home. The inclusion of Vesta on this coin highlights the significance of family and domesticity in Roman culture during the time of Julia Domna's reign.
