Antoninianus - Valerianus SALVS AVG; Salus
| Silver | 3.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286159 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms.
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, issued during the reign of Valerianus (258-259 AD), was a significant departure from previous Roman coinage. It was the first coin to feature a portrait of the emperor on one side and a personification of the Roman state, in this case, Salus (Salvation), on the other. This design change marked a shift in the way the Roman Empire presented itself and its leaders, emphasizing the emperor's role as a symbol of stability and prosperity.