© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
© Pedro Branco (CC BY)
Denarius - Elagabalus SALVS AVGVSTI; Salus
| Silver | 2.6 g | 18 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276774 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding rudder set on globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTI
Unabridged legend: Salus Augusti.
Translation: Health of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.69–3.64 g;Diameter varies: 16.2–20.36 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 underscores the idea that the Roman Empire was not only a political entity but also a cultural and religious one.
