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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Julia Titi VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 12.7 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 | 12.7 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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: 8.345–16.13 g;Diameter varies: 27–30 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, home, and family, on its 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's image on the coin highlights the significance of family and domesticity in Roman culture.
