Sestertius - Valerianus SALVS AVGG S C; Salus
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-257 |
| 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#286067 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of patera in right hand serpent rising from altar and holding 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 - Valerianus coin was used to promote the cult of the Roman emperor, and it features an image of the emperor Valerian on the obverse side, while the reverse side depicts the personification of Salus, the goddess of safety and well-being. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability, making it a unique artifact that reflects the political and social climate of the time.
