Aureus - Hadrian P M TR P COS DES III SALVS AVG; Salus
117 year| Gold | 7.27 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 117 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 7.27 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#254746 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, seated left, holding patera, feeding snake coiled around altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
P M TR P COS DES III
SALVS AVG
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate, Consul, Designatus Tertium. Salus Augusti.
High priest, holder of tribunician power, consul, elect for the third time. Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Hadrian (P M TR P COS DES III SALVS AVG; Salus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the embodiment of safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's commitment to protecting its citizens and ensuring their prosperity.
