As - Lucilla (SALVS S C; Salus) (164-169) front As - Lucilla (SALVS S C; Salus) (164-169) back
As - Lucilla (SALVS S C; Salus) (164-169) photo
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)

As - Lucilla SALVS S C; Salus

 
Bronze 13.1 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
164-169
Value
As = 1⁄16 Denarius
Currency
Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215)
Composition
Bronze
Weight
13.1 g
Diameter
26 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-06
References
Numista
N#264481
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SALVS S C

Translation:
Salus. Senatus Consultum.
Health. Decree of the senate.

Comment

Mass varies: 11.29–14.94 g;

Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Lucilla, who was the mother of the Roman emperor Commodus. She was known for her influence on her son's rule and was often depicted on coins during his reign.