© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Dupondius - Julia Mamaea VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 8.5 g | 23.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.931–13.05 g;Diameter varies: 22–25.4 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on its reverse side. This is significant because Vesta was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and culture, and her association with the home and family made her a symbol of stability and continuity. The inclusion of her image on the coin highlights the importance of family and domestic life in Roman society during the time of Julia Mamaea's reign.
