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- Who minted coins in Ancient Rome?
- Who created Vestal Virgins?
- Who was in charge of the Vestal Virgins?
- Where did Vestal Virgins come from?
Who minted coins in Ancient Rome?
The Minting of Coins in Ancient Rome
In the Republican system, coins were minted through moneyers with generic images of the glorification of Rome and her achievements. Under the Empire, the emperors had direct control of coinage and they included images glorifying themselves, as well as the state.
Who created Vestal Virgins?
The Birth the Vestal
The start of the Vestal Virgins was said to be by the King Numa Pompilius of Rome in the 7th century. The King was informed that the region of Rome would be protected from any dangers by the Goddess Vesta; the virgin goddess of hearth, home, and family.
Who was in charge of the Vestal Virgins?
The Vestals acknowledged one of their number as senior authority, the Vestalis Maxima, but all were ultimately under the authority of the pontifex maximus, head of his priestly college.
Where did Vestal Virgins come from?
Vestal virgins were chosen from highborn families and were granted privileges that would have been unimaginable for other women in Ancient Rome. They could own property, vote, and write a will. They had the best seats at public games, and they even had the power to free condemned prisoners and slaves.
