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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III; Salus
| Gold | 7.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 7.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262710 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding transverse sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.21–7.23 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 161-162 AD, is considered one of the most well-preserved and high-quality examples of Roman gold coins. Its design features a portrait of Marcus Aurelius on one side and the goddess Salus on the other, symbolizing the emperor's commitment to the health and well-being of the Roman people. The coin's excellent preservation and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians.
