Sestertius - Philippus I SALVS AVGG S C; Salus
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282340 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 AVGG S C
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin was used to pay soldiers and was worth one-fourth of a denarius, which was the standard wage for a Roman soldier. This coin features an image of Salus, the goddess of safety and well-being, on the reverse side, which was a common motif during the reign of Emperor Philippus I. The coin's design and value were meant to symbolize the emperor's concern for the welfare of his soldiers and the empire's prosperity.
