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© Numismatica Ars Classica NAC AG
Sestertius - Vespasian SALVS AVGVSTI S C; Salus
71 year| Bronze | 26.89 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Vespasian (Titus Flavius Vespasianus) (69-79) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 71 |
| Value | 1 Sestertius = ¼ Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 26.89 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#249094 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus seated left, holding patera and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGVSTI S C
Translation:
Salus Augusti. Senatus Consultum.
Health of the emperor. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source: Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was the patron of health and well-being, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of health and wellness in Roman culture and the role that the Roman Empire played in promoting these values. Additionally, the coin's design and imagery would have been carefully curated to convey the message of a strong and prosperous empire, reflecting the political and social climate of the time.
