Sestertius - Commodus SAL GEN HVM COS VI P P S C; Salus
191 year| Bronze | 24.9 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 191 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 24.9 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265990 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, holding in left hand sceptre round which snake coils, and extending right hand to raise up figure kneeling right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAL GEN HVM COS VI P P S C
Comment
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 goddess Salus played in promoting and protecting these values.
