Antoninianus - Aemilianus SALVS AVG; Salus
253 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, feeding snake out of right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus in 253 AD, was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate the Roman Empire's victory over the Goths. The coin's design features an image of the goddess Salus (health) on the obverse (front side), and an image of the emperor on the reverse (back side). The use of the goddess Salus on the coin was meant to symbolize the empire's victory over the Goths and the restoration of health and prosperity to the Roman people.
