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#256998 |
|---|---|
| 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 coin features the goddess Vesta, who was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family in Roman mythology. She was considered the protector of the Roman state and was often depicted on coins as a symbol of stability and security. The coin's design, which includes a portrait of Vesta on the obverse (front) side and a representation of a Roman temple on the reverse (back) side, reflects the importance of Vesta in Roman culture and highlights the Roman Empire's emphasis on religious and cultural traditions.