© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Philippus I SALVS AVG S C; Salus
| Bronze | 17.6 g | 31.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Philip I (Marcus Iulius Philippus) (244-249) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 244-249 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.6 g |
| Diameter | 31.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282338 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake coiled around altar out of right hand and holding vertical sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVG S C
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the emperor (Augustus). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 13.05–22.657 g;Diameter varies: 29.2–34 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Salus, the Roman goddess of safety and well-being, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of Salus in Roman culture and the desire to promote her virtues through the currency of the time.
