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Denarius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II; Salus
137 year| Silver | 3.2 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#257071 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus standing left, holding patera and sceptre; to left, altar with snake coiled around.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS II
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Denarius - Lucius Aelius (TR POT COS II; Salus) (137) coin features an image of the Roman goddess Salus on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin. Salus was the goddess of safety, security, and well-being, and her appearance on the coin may suggest that the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of these values during the reign of Lucius Aelius.
