© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Domna VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 25.4 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Caracalla (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus Caracalla) (198-217) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 211-217 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 25.4 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#274027 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, seated left, holding simpulum in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.46–28.31 g;Diameter varies: 31–33.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Julia Domna, the wife of Emperor Septimius Severus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home. This coin was minted during a time when women were increasingly being featured on Roman coins, reflecting their growing influence in society. Additionally, the image of Vesta on the reverse side highlights the importance of family and domesticity in Roman culture.
