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Denarius - Julia Titi VESTA S C; Vesta
| Silver | 2.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#251187 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Julia Titi (VESTA S C; Vesta) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during the reign of Emperor Titus (79-81 AD). Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and her image on the coin symbolized the importance of domestic life and family values in Roman culture.
