Aureus - Volusianus SALVS AVGG; Salus
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284031 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera in right hand snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGG
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Volusianus coin features the image of Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Volusianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. The coin's obverse side bears the image of the emperor himself. The Aureus was a standard circulation coin during the Roman Empire, made of gold and had a high monetary value. It's interesting to note that the coin's design and imagery reflect the importance of Salus in Roman culture and the emperor's efforts to promote his image as a protector of the empire.
