Denarius - Gaius Julius Verus Maximus SALVS AVGVSTI; Salus
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Maximinus I Thrax (Gaius Julius Verus Maximinus) (235-238) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 235-238 |
| Value | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#280262 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTI
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Gaius Julius Verus Maximus (SALVS AVGVSTI; Salus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Maximinus Thrax (235-238 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to address economic and political issues within the empire. Despite these efforts, the empire continued to face challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's design, which features the goddess Salus (Salvation) on the reverse, may have been intended to promote the idea of salvation and protection during this tumultuous period.