© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius or As - Sabina VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 133-135 |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#256995 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Dupondius or As - Sabina (VESTA S C; Vesta) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it features the goddess Vesta, who was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, on the reverse side. This highlights the importance of family and domestic life in Roman culture.
