© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Gallienus OB CONSERVAT SALVT; Salus
| Gold | 3.3 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288487 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpend held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: OB CONSERVAT SALVT
Translation:
Ob Conservationem Salutis.
For the protection of health.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (OB CONSERVAT SALVT; Salus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the protector of the state and the embodiment of safety and well-being. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was committed to ensuring the safety and prosperity of its citizens.
