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#263162 |
|---|---|
| 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 was part of a series of coins issued during his reign, known as the "Salus" series, which aimed to promote the idea of salvation and well-being under his rule. The coin's design features the goddess Salus standing on the prow of a ship, symbolizing the protection and safety that the Roman Empire provided to its citizens. This series of coins was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity in the Roman Empire, and the image of Salus on the coin was meant to reinforce the idea that the emperor was responsible for maintaining the empire's security and well-being.
