© Münzhandlung Basel Auction 3
© Münzhandlung Basel Auction 3
Dupondius - Domitian VESTA S C; Vesta
79 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 79 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta seated, left holding palladium and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Unabridged legend: Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Photo from Plate 11 of the sale catalogue of “Collection of Roman coins and medallions: formed mainly by Prince W. towards the end of the 18th century"; March 4 and 5, 1935 (Catalogue No. 3) Basel.
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, is an interesting artifact from the Roman Empire. One fascinating fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Emperor Domitian (AD 81-96), who was known for his attempts to deify himself and his family. In fact, the coin's reverse side features an image of Vesta's sacred fire, which was a symbol of the imperial family's divine status. This coin, therefore, serves as a representation of the blending of religious and political power during the Roman Empire.
