Sestertius - Marcus Aurelius SALVTI AVGVSTOR TR P XVII 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 | 162-163 |
| 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#263545 |
|---|---|
| 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 XVII COS III S C
Translation:
Saluti Augustorum. Tribunicia Potestate Septima Decima, Consul Tertium. Senatus Consultum.
To the health of the emperor (Augustus). Holder of tribunician power for the 17th 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 focused on promoting the ideals of the Roman state and the emperor's role as a benevolent leader. The image of Salus on the coin symbolizes the emperor's responsibility to protect and preserve the Roman people's health and well-being. This coin, in particular, was issued during a time when Marcus Aurelius was facing several challenges, including wars with Germanic tribes and plagues that were affecting the empire. Despite these challenges, the coin reflects the emperor's commitment to the welfare of his people and his belief in the importance of promoting peace and prosperity throughout the empire.
