Aureus - Julia Domna (VESTA MATER; Vesta)
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse
Group of six Vestals, three to left and right, sacrificing over altar in front of round temple of Vesta.
Lettering: VESTA MATER
Basic Information
Category
Coin
Ruler
Julia Domna (Wikidata)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetization
Yes
Face Value
1 Aureus (Numeric: 25)
Physical Characteristics
Composition
Gold
Weight
5.2 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse Lettering
VESTA MATER
Comments
Mass varies: 3.084–7.23 g;
Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
