Aureus - Lucius Verus SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P II COS II; Salus
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 161-162 |
| Value | 1 Aureus = 25 Denarii |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#263160 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing front, head left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P II COS II
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Lucius Verus, issued during his reign as Roman Emperor from 161-162 AD, was part of a series of coins minted to promote the ideals of "Salus" or safety and well-being. The coin's design, which depicts Salus standing left, holding a patera and a snake, symbolizes the Roman Empire's commitment to protecting and preserving the health and prosperity of its citizens. The use of gold for the coin's material further emphasizes the value and importance placed on these ideals.