© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius DES IIII S C; Salus
144 year| Bronze | 26.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, seated left, feeding snake coiled round altar and resting left elbow on chair; under chair, flower.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DES IIII S C
Translation:
Designatus Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Elect for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the embodiment of safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design highlights the importance of Salus in Roman culture and underscores the idea that the Roman Empire was a place where citizens could feel safe and protected under the rule of Antoninus Pius.
