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Denarius - Pescennius Niger SALVTI AVG; Salus
| Silver | 2.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Usurpations of Syria (Roman Imperial usurpations) |
|---|---|
| Ruling authority | Pescennius Niger (193-194) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 193-194 |
| Value | Denarius (1) |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-10 |
| Numista | N#271334 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right at altar, feeding from patera in right hand snake held in her arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVG
Translation:
Saluti Augusti.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus (Salvti Avg) on the reverse, which represents the personification of safety, security, and well-being. This is fitting, given that the coin was issued during a time of political upheaval and instability in the Roman Empire, and the image of Salus may have been intended to convey a sense of reassurance and stability to the people.
