© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Elagabalus SALVS ANTONINI AVG; Salus
| Silver | 2.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Elagabalus (Sextus Varius Avitus Basianus) (218-222) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 218-222 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding snake held in her arms out of dish in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS ANTONINI AVG
Unabridged legend: Salus Antonini Augusti.
Translation: Health of Emperor Antoninus.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.2–3.64 g;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 Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This is fitting, given the coin's name, Denarius, which means "safe" or "sound" in Latin. The image of Salus on the coin serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's commitment to protecting its citizens and ensuring their well-being.
