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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Crispina SALVS S C; Salus
| Bronze | 21.7 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Commodus (Lucius Aurelius Commodus) (177-192) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 178-191 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 21.7 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#266070 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS S C
Translation:
Salus. Senatus Consultum.
Health. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.82–25.85 g;Diameter varies: 27–32 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Crispina coin features an image of Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This is fitting, as the coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Marcus Aurelius, who was known for his efforts to promote the well-being and prosperity of the Roman Empire.
