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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Titus VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 12.5 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 | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#250981 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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: 11.17–13.88 g;Diameter varies: 27–29 mm;
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Titus coin features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which is why it's also known as the "Vesta coin." Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was considered one of the most important deities in Roman religion. The image of Vesta on the coin is a representation of the sacred fire that burned in her temple in Rome, which was tended by the Vestal Virgins, a group of priestesses who were tasked with keeping the fire burning at all times.
