© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII COS III S C; Salus
| Bronze | 13.1 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 162-163 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#263547 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII COS III S C
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the third time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 11.59–14.425 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Marcus Aurelius, who was a Roman emperor and philosopher known for his work "Meditations," which is still studied today for its insights into Stoic philosophy and leadership.
