Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTAE S C; Salus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Marcus Aurelius (Marcus Aurelius Antoninus) (161-180) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 170-171 |
| 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#263714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTAE S C
Translation:
Saluti Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
To the health of the empress. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin , which features Marcus Aurelius and the goddess Salus, was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that aimed to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a benevolent and protective power. The image of Salus on the coin symbolizes the emperor's role as a guardian of the state and its people. This coin, in particular, was issued during a time when Marcus Aurelius was facing several challenges, including wars with Germanic tribes and plague outbreaks, making its message of protection and salvation particularly relevant.