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Sestertius - Julia Domna VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 25.50 g | 30 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 25.50 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#270358 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, seated left, holding palladium in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Unabridged legend: Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Translation: Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.24–27.74 g;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 may have been a nod to Julia Domna's role as a protector of the Roman state and its values. The coin's design also features the letters "S C" which stand for "Senatus Consulto," indicating that the coin was issued by the Roman Senate.
