Denarius - Elagabalus SALVS← AVGVSTI; Salus
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#276775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Elagabalus (SALVS← AVGVSTI; Salus) 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 was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's commitment to protecting its citizens and ensuring their well-being, which was a key aspect of the Roman imperial ideology during the reign of Elagabalus.
