Aureus - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVIII 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 | 163-164 |
| 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#262759 |
|---|---|
| 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 hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVIII COS III
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Octava Decima, Consul Tertium.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 18th 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 163-164 AD, is considered one of the most beautiful coins of the Roman Empire. Its design features the emperor's portrait on one side and the goddess Salus (Salvation) on the other, symbolizing the emperor's role as the protector of the Roman people. The coin's intricate design and high gold content made it a valuable and sought-after collector's item, even during its time of circulation.
