© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Marcus Aurelius TR POT VIIII COS II S C; Salus
| Bronze | 9.4 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 154-155 |
| Value | As = 1⁄16 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.4 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261920 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing, left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar left, left hand at side.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT VIIII COS II S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate Nona, Consul Secundum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power for the ninth time, consul for the second time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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, on one side, and the goddess Salus on the other. Salus was the goddess of safety and well-being, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to convey the idea that the emperor was protecting the people and ensuring their well-being. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, and it is a reminder of the importance of leadership and the role that coinage played in communicating the values and ideals of the ruling powers.
