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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trebonianus Gallus SALVS AVGG S C; Salus
| Bronze | 18.9 g | 29 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.9 g |
| Diameter | 29 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283647 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing right, holding snake held in arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGG S C
Translation:
Salus Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 14.68–26.81 g;Diameter varies: 26–32 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 is fitting, given the coin's name, Sestertius, which means "one-fourth" in Latin, as it was worth one-fourth of a denarius, the standard unit of currency in ancient Rome. The image of Salus on the coin serves as a symbol of the Roman Empire's commitment to the well-being and prosperity of its citizens.
