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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Julia Mamaea VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 2.9 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 225-235 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279432 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 2.29–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 17.5–20.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of the goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth and home, and her representation on the coin may have been a nod to the importance of family and domesticity in Roman culture. Additionally, the coin's design may have been intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a symbol of stability and continuity, as Vesta was also associated with the eternal flame that burned in the Temple of Vesta in Rome.
