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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III; Salus
| Gold | 7.3 g | 19 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 | 7.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262713 |
|---|---|
| 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: 7.26–7.28 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 is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Salus, who is shown standing on the reverse side of the coin, holding a patera (a ritual offering dish) and a snake. The image of Salus was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as a protector and guardian of the Roman people's health and well-being.
