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Denarius - Ulpia Marciana EX SENATVS CONSVLTO; Vesta
| Silver | 3.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 98-117 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253731 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Marciana? or Vesta? seated in elephant driven car right, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: EX SENATVS CONSVLTO
Translation:
Ex Senatus Consultuo.
By decree of the senate.
Comment
RIC describes the reverse as “seated in elephant driven car right” but the cited coin is left.
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Ulpia Marciana coin features 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 appearance on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of family and domestic life during this time period.
