© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
As - Antoninus Pius COS IIII; Salus
| Bronze | 23.7 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261389 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, seated left, feeding snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the protector of the state and the personification of safety and well-being. The coin's design highlights the importance of Salus in Roman culture and underscores the idea that the Roman Empire was not only a political entity but also a cultural and religious one.
