Dupondius - Faustina the Elder VESTA S C; Vesta
141 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 141 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, standing left by lighted altar.
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
The coin's reverse side features a depiction of the goddess Vesta, who was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman mythology. The image of Vesta on the coin is surrounded by the inscription "VESTA S C," which stands for "Sacred to Vesta." This highlights the importance of Vesta in Roman culture and the reverence for the goddess during that time.