Sestertius - Commodus SAL GEN HVM COS VI P P S C; Salus
191 year| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#265991 |
|---|---|
| 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 the reverse side. This suggests that the coin may have been minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing health crises or pandemics, and the image of Salus was meant to promote the idea of health and wellness among the population.
