© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Denarius - Titus SALVS AVG; Salus
73 year| Silver | 2.8 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 73 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#249424 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus seated left, holding patera.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Titus (SALVS AVG; Salus) coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who represents safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire, under the rule of Titus, was a place of peace and prosperity, where citizens could feel safe and secure.
