© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Double Aureus "Binio" - Trebonianus Gallus SALVS AVGG; Salus
| Gold | 5.4 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | 2 Aurei (25) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 5.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283524 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGG
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Double Aureus "Binio" coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who is depicted standing and holding a patera, a ritual offering dish, in her right hand, and a snake in her left hand. The snake is a symbol of healing and renewal, reflecting the goddess' association with health and well-being. This image of Salus was commonly used on Roman coins during the reign of Trebonianus Gallus, who was known for his efforts to promote the health and welfare of the Roman people.
