© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius SALVS AVG COS IIII S C; Salus
| Bronze | 23.1 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 152-153 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.1 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261236 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar left and holding sceptre, vertical, in left hand.
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: 19.78–25.33 g;Diameter varies: 31.69–32.46 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin features an image of Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as Antoninus Pius, the emperor depicted on the obverse side, was known for his efforts to promote the well-being and prosperity of the Roman people during his reign.
