© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Antoninus Pius SALVTI AVG COS IIII; Salus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 159-160 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260276 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVG COS IIII
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Consul Quartum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.44–3.57 g;Diameter varies: 16.5–18 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the embodiment of safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design highlights the importance of Salus in Roman culture and reflects the desire of the emperor Antoninus Pius to promote the idea of safety and prosperity throughout the empire.
