Aureus - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III; 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#262712 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Salus, is considered one of the most beautiful and iconic coins of the Roman Empire. It was minted during a time of relative peace and prosperity under Marcus Aurelius' rule, and its design reflects the emperor's emphasis on the importance of health and well-being. The image of Salus on the coin is particularly notable, as it represents the Roman concept of "salus," or safety and security, which was a key aspect of Marcus Aurelius' reign.
