Sestertius - Lucius Aelius TR POT COS II SALVS S C; Salus
137 year| Orichalcum | 25 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Hadrian (Publius Aelius Hadrianus) (117-138) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 137 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Orichalcum |
| Weight | 25 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#257103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus seated left, holding patera and with elbow rarely on Spes statue; to left, altar with snake coiled around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
TR POT COS II
SALVS
S C
Translation:
Tribunicia Potestate, Consul Secundum. Salus. Senatus Consultum.
Holder of tribunician power, consul for the second time. Health. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Lucius Aelius and the goddess Salus, is notable for its depiction of the Roman imperial family's focus on promoting the cult of the Roman state. The coin's design highlights the importance of the imperial family's role in maintaining the health and well-being of the Roman people, as represented by the goddess Salus. This focus on the imperial family's role in promoting the state's welfare was a common theme in Roman propaganda during this period.
