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Denarius - Salonia Matidia CONSECRATIO
119 year| Silver | 3.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 119 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.24 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#253735 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Eagle perched on sceptre, head left, wings open.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSECRATIO
Translation: Consecration.
Comment
RIC dates the coin to 98-117 under Trajan, but Matidia lived until 119 and was deified by Hadrian.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Salonia Matidia (CONSECRATIO) (119) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was the patron deity of health and well-being, on its reverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan (AD 98-117) and was widely used throughout the Roman Empire. The image of Salus on the coin symbolized the Roman Empire's commitment to the health and well-being of its citizens, and it serves as a reminder of the importance of public health in the ancient world.
