© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Sestertius - Trajan SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS S C SALVS AVG; Salus
| Bronze | 23.8 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trajan (Marcus Ulpius Traianus) (98-117) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 114-117 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 23.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#253644 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus seated left, feeding snake around altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SENATVS POPVLVSQVE ROMANVS
S C
SALVS AVG
Unabridged legend:
Senatus Populusque Romanus.
Senatus Consulto.
Salus Augusti.
Translation:
Senatus Populusque Romanus. Senatus Consultum. Salus Augusti.
The senate and the Roman people. Decree of the senate. Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the embodiment of safety, security, and well-being. The coin's design highlights the importance of Salus in Roman culture and underscores the idea that the Roman Empire was not just a political entity, but also a cultural and religious one. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition and relatively small weight suggest that it was intended for everyday use by ordinary people, further emphasizing the significance of Salus in the daily lives of Romans.
