© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Antoninus Pius SALVS AVG; Salus
| Gold | 6.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-143 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 6.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259874 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, standing left, feeding out of patera snake coiled around altar and holding sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Unabridged legend: Salus Augusti.
Translation: Health of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-NC-SA)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Antoninus Pius (SALVS AVG; Salus) coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Antoninus Pius, was a place of peace and prosperity, where citizens could feel safe and secure. The coin's gold content and intricate design also reflect the wealth and power of the Roman Empire during this time period.
