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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Antoninus Pius TR POT COS III DES IIII S C; Salus
144 year| Bronze | 24.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 144 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#261056 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar left and holding rudder on globe in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: TR POT COS III DES IIII S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Tertium, Designatus Quartum. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the third time, elect for the fourth time. Decree of the senate.
Comment
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 the Roman goddess Salus, who was the patron of health and well-being, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of health and wellness in Roman culture and the role that the Roman Empire played in promoting these values. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery reflect the influence of Greek art and culture on Roman coinage during this period.
