© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Denarius - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVG COS III; Salus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 18.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 169-170 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#262886 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing front, head left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVG COS III
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum, Consul Tertium.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the third time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.77–3.79 g;Diameter varies: 17–19 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius coin featuring Marcus Aurelius (SALVTI AVG COS III; Salus) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges, Marcus Aurelius' reign is often regarded as the "Golden Age" of the Roman Empire, and this coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of his leadership.
