Sestertius - Aemilianus SALVS AVGVSTI S C; Salus
253 year| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284748 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated (left?), feeding snake coiled around altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTI 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 Sestertius - Aemilianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus, who ruled the Roman Empire for a brief period of time in 253 AD. Despite his short reign, Aemilianus was able to issue a number of coins, including the Sestertius - Aemilianus, which features the goddess Salus (Salvation) on the reverse side. This coin is significant because it highlights the importance of the Roman goddess Salus during this time period, and it provides a glimpse into the religious beliefs and practices of the Roman people during the 3rd century AD.
