Sestertius - Valerianus VESTA S C; Vesta
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-257 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286069 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA S C
Translation:
Vesta. Senatus Consultum.
Vesta. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Valerianus (VESTA S C; Vesta) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Vesta on one side, while the other side bears the image of an eagle standing on a thunderbolt. This symbolism represents the connection between the divine and the power of the Roman state.