Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVI S C COS III; 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#263540 |
|---|---|
| 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 S C COS III
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Sexta Decima, Senatus Consultum, Consul Tertium.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 16th time by decree of the senate, consul for the third time.
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 Marcus Aurelius' reign that depicted various deities and personifications. This coin, in particular, is interesting because it shows the emperor's focus on promoting the cult of Salus, who was the goddess of safety and well-being. The coin's design and inscription suggest that Marcus Aurelius was emphasizing the importance of Salus in protecting the Roman Empire and its people during a time of conflict and uncertainty.
