Dupondius - Antoninus Pius SALVS AVG S C; Salus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Dupondius = ⅛ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261119 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding rudder on globe in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG S C
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius coin featuring Antoninus Pius (SALVS AVG S C; Salus) from Rome, Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is interesting because it showcases the Roman Empire's emphasis on propaganda and ideology. The coin's design features the goddess Salus (Salvation) standing left, holding a patera (a shallow dish used for rituals) and a snake, symbolizing the imperial family's protection and the idea of salvation through the emperor's leadership. This coin was circulated during Antoninus Pius' reign (145-161 AD), a time when the Roman Empire was experiencing relative peace and prosperity, and the emperor was promoting his image as a benevolent leader who brought stability and security to the empire.
