Denarius - Julia Maesa VESTA, Vesta

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year218-222
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueDenarius (1/2)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
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Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.2#276, OCRE#ric.4.el.276
Obverse descriptionBust of Julia Maesa, hair waved and turned up low at the back, draped, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIVLIA MAESA AVG
(Translation: Iulia Maesa Augusta. Empress Julia Maesa.)
Reverse descriptionVesta, veiled, draped, standing (left or right?), holding palladium in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringVESTA
Edge
Mint
MintageND (218-222)  - -
Catalog ID9348299770
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