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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Julia Mamaea VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | 21 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Severus Alexander (Marcus Aurelius Severus Alexander) (222-235) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 222-235 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#279897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding palladium in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.19–24.61 g;Diameter varies: 29–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Julia Mamaea coin features an image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on the reverse side. Vesta was considered an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often depicted as a matronly figure, symbolizing the warmth and safety of the home. The inclusion of Vesta on this coin highlights the significance of family and domesticity in Roman culture during the 3rd century AD.
