Sestertius - Julia Domna VESTA MATER S C
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Julia Domna (193-211) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 196-211 |
| 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#270359 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Six Vestals, sacrificing in front of the temple of Vesta.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA MATER S C
Translation:
Vesta Mater. Senatus Consultum.
Mother Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Vesta on the reverse side. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth and home, and her presence on the coin highlights the importance of domesticity and family in Roman culture. Additionally, the coin's inscription, "VESTA MATER S C," translates to "Vesta, Mother of the Senate and People," further emphasizing the significance of Vesta in Roman society.
