Sestertius - Volusianus SALVS AVGG S C; Salus
| Bronze | 15 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284158 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salus standing right, draped, feeding out of patera held in left hand a snake she holds with right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALVS AVGG S C
Unabridged legend:
Salus Duorum Augustorum
Senatus Consultum
Translation:
The health of the two augusts
By decree of the senate.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Volusianus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Salus, who was revered as the protector of the state and the embodiment of safety and well-being. The coin's design was meant to convey the message that the Roman Empire was a place of safety and prosperity under the rule of Emperor Volusianus.
