Antoninianus - Tacitus SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Tacitus (Marcus Claudius Tacitus) (275-276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 275-276 |
| 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#291691 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding serpent rising from altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
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Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Tacitus (275-276 AD) and was the first coin to feature the image of a Roman empress, Salus, who was the wife of Tacitus. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had typically featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures. The inclusion of Salus on the coin reflects the growing influence of women in Roman society during this period.
