© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Faustina the Elder COS IIII; Salus
| Silver | 2.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#260464 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, standing left, feeding snake coiled around altar and holding rudder on globe.
Script: Latin
Lettering: COS IIII
Translation:
Consul Quartum.
Consul for the fourth time.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Faustina the Elder, who was a Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Antoninus Pius. She was known for her beauty and her support of her husband's reign, and her image appeared on many coins during her lifetime. The coin's design also includes the symbol of Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, which reflects the empress's role as a protector and guardian of the Roman people.
