Aureus - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII 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 | 162-163 |
| 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#262734 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding vertical sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII COS III
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 17th time, consul for the third time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus coin featuring Marcus Aurelius, which was minted between 162-163 AD, is considered one of the most beautiful and iconic coins of the Roman Empire. Its design features a portrait of the emperor on one side and the goddess Salus (representing safety and well-being) on the other. The coin was made of gold, which was a symbol of wealth and power in ancient Rome. The coin's design and materials reflect the importance of the emperor's role in ensuring the safety and prosperity of the empire.
