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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Denarius - Vespasian VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 3.62 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 72-73 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.62 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#250476 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta standing left, holding sipulum and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Vesta coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Vespasian, who ruled the Roman Empire from 69 to 79 AD. Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and the coin features an image of her on one side, while the other side bears the image of Emperor Vespasian. The coin was made of silver and weighed 3.62 grams, which was a significant amount for a coin at that time. It's interesting to note that the Vesta coin was part of a larger series of coins minted during Vespasian's reign, which aimed to promote the Roman Empire's economic and military power. The coin's design and imagery were carefully chosen to convey the message of Roman prosperity and stability, and it's a fascinating example of how coins were used as a tool for political propaganda in ancient times.
