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Julia Domna - VESTAE SANCTAE scarce! (D1944)

Julia Domna - VESTAE SANCTAE scarce! (D1944)
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Julia Domna - VESTAE SANCTAE scarce! (D1944)
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  • Model: VESTAE SANCTAE
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The fire of Commodus in 192 CE destroyed areas of the aedes Vestae which includes the Temple of Vesta and the home, or Atrium, of the Vestal Virgins. Based on numismatic evidence, historical authors, and a laconic inscription found in situ, most scholars agree that Julia Domna funded restorations to the site during Septimius Severus's reign


Julia Domna, Augusta, 193-217. Denarius (Silver, 18 mm, 3.24 g), Laodicea, circa 196-202. IVLIA AVGVSTA Draped bust of Julia Domna to right. Rev. VESTAE SANCTAE Vesta standing left, holding patera in right hand and scepter in left. BMC 622. Cohen 246. RIC 648.