© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius SALVS AVG COS IIII S C; Salus
| Bronze | 26.6 g | 34 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 151-152 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.6 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261213 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar, left and holding vertical sceptre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG COS IIII S C
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Consul Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the emperor (Augustus). Consul for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.76–30.9 g;Diameter varies: 33–35 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 not only a political entity but also a cultural and religious one.
