Dupondius - Julia Domna VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#270403 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, seated left, holding palladium in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
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 Dupondius - Julia Domna coin features an image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family, on the reverse side. Vesta was considered an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often depicted as a matronly figure, symbolizing the warmth and safety of the home. The inclusion of Vesta on this coin highlights the significance of family and domesticity in Roman culture during the time of Julia Domna's reign.