Sestertius - 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 | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ 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#260898 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 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 coin , which features Antoninus Pius and the goddess Salus, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign to promote the cult of the Roman state deities. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's role as a protector and promoter of the state religion, and the image of Salus on the reverse side symbolized the idea of salvation and well-being for the Roman people.
