© Sangiorgi Auction
© Sangiorgi Auction
Sestertius - Titus VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Titus (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (79-81) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 80-81 |
| 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#250944 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta seated left, holding Palladium and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Photo from Plate V of the sale of “Roman Aes; consular coins, coins and medallions of the empire in silver and bronze,” G. Sangiorgi, Rome, 7 May 1906.
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Titus 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, surrounded by symbols of domesticity and family. The inclusion of Vesta on this coin may have been a nod to the importance of family and household in Roman culture, and could also have served as a reminder of the emperor's role as a protector and guardian of the Roman people's homes and families.
