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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Julia Titi VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 12.6 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.6 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251194 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 10.2–15.93 g;Diameter varies: 27.4–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Julia Titi 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 these values in Roman society during the time of Julia Titi's reign.
