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Dupondius - Julia Domna VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 12.3 g | 25.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Diameter | 25.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274066 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Four Vestals sacrificing in front of round temple of Vesta.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.44–13.19 g;Diameter varies: 24–27 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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. This is significant because Vesta was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and culture, and her association with the coin highlights the importance of family and domesticity in Roman society. Additionally, the fact that the coin was minted during the reign of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, suggests that women played a significant role in Roman society and politics during this time period.
