Sestertius - Domitian VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251075 |
|---|---|
| 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
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Domitian (VESTA S C; Vesta) (80-81) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on one side, while the other side bears an image of an eagle grasping a thunderbolt. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was considered a symbol of stability and domesticity in Roman culture. The image of Vesta on this coin may have been intended to promote the idea of domestic tranquility and stability during the reign of Emperor Domitian.
