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Sestertius - Antoninus Pius SALVS PVBLICA S C; Salus
| Bronze | 24 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 140-144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#260903 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on throne, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar and resting left arm on throne.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Salus Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Public health. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 22.71–26.42 g;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 Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was focused on promoting the welfare and prosperity of its citizens. Additionally, the use of bronze as the material for the coin indicates that it was a widely circulating coin, accessible to a broad range of people in the empire.
