Denarius - Julia Domna (VESTAE SANCTAE; Vesta)
Obverse
Bust of Julia Domna, hair waved and coiled at back, draped, right.
Lettering: IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse
Vesta, veiled, draped, standing left, holding patera in extended right hand and sceptre.
Lettering: VESTAE SANCTAE
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
3 g
Size
17.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technical Details
Obverse Lettering
IVLIA AVGVSTA
Reverse Lettering
VESTAE SANCTAE
Comments
Mass varies: 2.501–3.758 g;
Diameter varies: 16.3–19.23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
