As - Domitian SALVTI AVGVST S C; Salus
84 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Domitian (Titus Flavius Domitianus) (81-96) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 84 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#251638 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Rectangular altar with three steps, door with four panels, horns at ends.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVST S C
Translation:
Saluti Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 the patron deity of health and well-being, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of health and wellness in Roman culture and the role that the Roman Empire played in promoting these values. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and standard circulation denomination suggest that it was widely used in everyday transactions, making it a tangible representation of the Roman Empire's economic influence and reach.
