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Sestertius - Sabina // S C; Vesta
| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 128-129 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#256931 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Vesta seated left, holding palladium and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: // S C
Translation:
Senatus Consultum.
Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Sabina coin features an image of the Roman goddess Vesta on the reverse side, which is quite unique. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was considered one of the most important deities in ancient Roman religion. Her association with the home and family made her a popular figure among the Roman people, and her image was often featured on household items and currency. The fact that this coin features Vesta's image suggests that it may have been used in some kind of domestic or familial context, perhaps as a way to promote family values or to commemorate a special event or occasion.
