© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Faustina the Younger SALVTI AVGVSTAE; Salus
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-176 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263395 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTAE
Unabridged legend: Saluti Augustae
Translation: To the health of the empress
Comment
Mass varies: 7.23–7.5 g;Diameter varies: 18.5–21 mm;
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 the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was a place of stability and prosperity under the rule of Faustina the Younger and her husband, Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
