Sestertius - Gallienus VESTA; Vesta
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-254 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286828 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding simpulum in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Gallienus (VESTA; Vesta) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which is unusual for a coin issued during the reign of Gallienus. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was often depicted as a matronly figure, surrounded by symbols of domesticity. The inclusion of Vesta on this coin may have been a nod to the importance of family and home life during a time of political and military upheaval.
