© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius SALVS AVG S C; Salus
| Bronze | 24.6 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.6 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and holding rudder on globe in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG S C
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.55–27.35 g;Diameter varies: 30–31.87 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 Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of Salus in Roman culture and the desire to promote her virtues through the currency.
