Denarius - Julia Domna (VESTA MATER; Vesta)
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, seated left, holding palladium in extended right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Lettering: VESTA MATER
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Julia Domna (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
variable
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Denarius (Numeric: 1)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Silver
Weight
2.8 g
Size
18 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse Lettering
VESTA MATER
Comments
Mass varies: 1.671–3.28 g;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
