Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III 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 | 161-162 |
| 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#263537 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand snake coiled round altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVI COS III S C
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 16th time, consul for the third time. 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 ideals of the Roman Empire, such as peace, prosperity, and the rule of law. The coin's design, which includes the image of Salus, represents the idea of salvation and well-being, which was a central theme in Marcus Aurelius' philosophy and leadership.
