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(0117) HADRIAN117 - 138 AD
AE Dupondius 26 mm, 9.89 g
O: Radiate bust r., drapery on far shoulder
R: S – C Salus, with r. foot on globe, standing l., holding patera and rudder
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0009 Thessalos Wrestling Bull Right, Horse Prancing RightThessaly Greece, the City of Larissa

Obv: The hero Thessalos1 to r. naked, except for chlamys around his shoulders and petasos, flying in the air, attached to his neck by a cord, holding with both hands a band that is around the forehead of a bull leaping r. All within a border of dots (not here visible).
Rev: ΛΑΡΙ above, Σ to the r. (not here visible), ΙΑ below (not here visible), bridled horse with trailing rein prancing r., no ground line. All within incuse square.
Denomination: silver drachm; Mint: Larissa; Date: c. 420 - 400 BC2; Weight: 6.06g; Diameter: 18mm: Die axis: 270º; References, for example: Lorber 2008, pl. 43, 59 (same dies); BCD Thessaly II 372.7 (same dies); HGC 4, 423 (same obv.).

Notes:
1Considered the ancestor of all Thessalians. The figure is also sometimes considered to be Jason (of Jason and the Argonauts), who according to one tradition was the father of Thessalos (HGC 4, p. 132).
2This is the date given in HGC 4. According to Lorber 2008 this coin should be placed in the revived bull wrestling drachm coinage, beginning c. 450 - 440 BC.

This type is related to the Thessalian sport of bull wrestling (taurokathapsia) "...regularly showcased at the Taureia games honoring Poseidon Taureios." (HGC 4, p. 132).

Provenance: Ex Shanna Schmidt Numismatics May 28, 2019; from the BCD collection, reportedly found 8 kms west of Pharsalus, May 1997.

Photo credits: Shanna Schmidt Numismatics

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001. Livia as Salus DupondiusLivia, wife of Augustus. AE Dupondius. Rome mint, 22-23AD.
Obv. Draped bust of Livia as Salus, hair in knot behind head SALVS AVGVSTA.
Rev. Large SC, legend around TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG TR POT XXIIII.
BMC 82, RCV 1740. RCV F: £175. VF £450. gVF.
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001d. Pompey JuniorCnaeus Pompey Jr. Elder son of Pompey. After battle of Pharsalus, he joined the remnants of the Pompeian faction in continuing to fight Caesar. Executed in 45 BC after losing battle of Munda.

Coin: Denarius. 20mm, 3.70 g. Corduba mint, Summer 46-Spring 45 BC. Marcus Poblicius, legatus pro praetore. Obv: M POBLICI LEG PRO, behind, P R. Helmeted head of Roma right within bead and reel border. Rev: CN MAGNVS IMP. Hispania standing right, shield on her back, holding two spears over shoulder and presenting palm frond to Pompeian soldier standing left on prow, armed with sword. Crawford 469/1a; CRI 48; Sydenham 1035; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great). From the Peter J. Merani Collection. CNG Auction 490, Lot 159.
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004a. CaesoniaSpain, Carthago Nova. Gaius Caligula, with Caesonia. A.D. 37-41. Æ 26.6 mm (11.5 g). Cn. Atellius Flaccus and Cn. Pompeius Flaccus, duovirs. Laureate head of Caligula right / Draped bust of Caesonia, as Salus, right. RPC 186.

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02 - Elagabalus AR Antoninianus - SALVS ANTONINI AVGRoman Empire
Emperor Varius 'Elagabalus' Antoninus (218 - 222 AD)
Silver Antoninianus, Struck at the Rome Mint.

obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS - Radiate bust of the Emperor right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SALVS ANTONINI AUG - Salus standing facing right, holding snake, which she feeds from patera held in other hand.

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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0679, Rome, AE-As, COS III, S/C//--, Salus standing right, feeding serpent, #1032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), RIC II 0679, Rome, AE-As, COS III, S/C//--, Salus standing right, feeding serpent, #1
avers: HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS, Laureate head right.
revers: COS III, Salus standing right holding patera, feeding serpent in arms, S-C across fields.
exergue: S/C//--, diameter: 25,5-27,0mm, weight: 10,5g, axes: 6h,
mint: Rome, date: 125-128 A.D., ref: RIC II 679, C-1370,
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032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0553, AE-Sestertius, PONT MAX TR POT COS II, -/-//SALVS AVG//S C, Salus standing left, #1032 Hadrianus (117-138 A.D.), Rome, RIC II 0553, AE-Sestertius, PONT MAX TR POT COS II, -/-//SALVS AVG//S C, Salus standing left, #1
avers: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG, Bust of Hadrian, laureate, bare chest, traces of drapery on far shoulder usually visible, right.
reverse: PONT MAX TR POT COS II, Salus, seated left, holding patera, feeding snake coiled around altar.
exergue: -/-//SALVS AVG//S C, diameter: 32,2-33,5mm, weight: 21,79g, axes: 7h,
mint: Rome, date: 118 A.D.,
ref: RIC II 553, p-409, RIC(New) 164, Strack 517,
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035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RIC III 0798, Rome, AE-Dupondius, COS IIII, S-C, Salus,035 Antoninus Pius (138-161 A.D.), RIC III 0798, Rome, AE-Dupondius, COS IIII, S-C, Salus,
avers:- ANTONINVS-AVG-PIVS-P-P-TR-P, Radiate head right.
revers:-COS-II-II, Salus standing left feeding snake arising from altar to left & holding rudder to right.
exe: -/-//--, diameter: 27mm, weight: x,xxg, axis: h,
mint: Rome, date: 139 A.D., ref: RIC-III-798-p-127, C-279,
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0975 Hadrian AS Roma 128-32 AD Salus Reference.
RIC 975b; Strack 634; C. 371; BMCRE 1381

Obv. HADRIANVS AVGVSTVS P P
Bust of Hadrian, laureate, right.

Rev. COS III S C
Salus, draped, standing right, feeding out of patera in left hand snake held in right hand.

12.63 gr
27 mm
6h
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10. Elagabalus.Denarius, 218 - 219 AD, Rome mint.
Obverse: IMP CAES M AVR ANTONINVS AVG / Laureate bust of Elagabalus.
Reverse: SALVS . ANTONINI . AVG / Salus standing, feeding snake held in her arms.
2.96 gm., 19 mm
RIC #140.

At this time in Roman history, people were already looking back to the reigns of Antoninus Pius and Marcus Aurelius as a Golden Age. Later emperors wanted to be associated with them, and to that end Septimius Severus adopted himself into the Antonine Dynasty. His son Caracalla assumed the name Antoninus as his official name, as did Elagabalus. The reverse of this coin pictures Salus, the goddess of good health and well-being. The legend expresses the wish, roughly translated, "Long live the Antonine Emperors."
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13. Gordian III / RIC 116.Denarius, 240 AD, Rome mint.
Obverse: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG / Laureate bust of Gordian.
Reverse: VIRTVTI AVGVSTI / Hercules standing, resting right hand on hip and left hand club set on rock; lion-skin beside club.
3.58 gm., 20 mm.
RIC #116; Sear #8684.

The chronology of the denarii coinage of Gordian III has been poorly understood because Roman Imperial Coinage (RIC) has it mixed up in its listings. For example, it will tell you that 5 denarii (Diana, Pietas, Salus, Securitas, and Venus) were issued in the summer of 241 to commemorate the marriage of Gordian and Tranquillina. Recent thinking tells another entirely different story. The following summary is based on a posting by Curtis Clay, November 25, 2011, on the Forum Ancient Coins Classical Numismatics Discussion Board.
Although antoniniani were issued for a while under Caracalla and Elagabalus, the denarius was the standard silver denomination throughout the reigns of Severus Alexander, Maximinus Thrax, and into the first part of the joint reign of Balbinus & Pupienus. (This, by the way, is when the PIETAS AVGG denarius of Gordian as Caesar was issued.) Sometime during the short reign of Balbinus & Pupienus, the antoninianus supplanted the denarius as the standard silver denomination. When Gordian III became emperor (July 238), his administration continued to follow the then current practice of issuing only antoniniani.

Early in 240, Gordian apparently decided to revert back to the traditional coinage of the Empire and began to issue only denarii. The denarii issued at this time were the following:

P M TR P III COS P P / Horseman
DIANA LVCIFERA
PIETAS AVGVSTI
SALVS AVGVSTI
SECVRITAS PVBLICA
VENVS VICTRIX

No antoniniani exist with these reverse types.

The next issue of denarii was issued in the summer of 240 after Gordian became COS II, and consists of these types:

P M TR P III COS II P P / Emperor standing
P M TR P III COS II P P / Apollo seated
AETERNITATI AVG
IOVIS STATOR
LAETITIA AVG N
VIRTVTI AVGVSTI

Within a short time, however, it was decided to go back to having the antoninianus as the standard silver denomination. Antoniniani were issued again, at first with the same reverse types as the second issue of denarii. That is why these reverse types exist on denarii and antoniniani even though they were not issued at the same time.

So the period the mint issued denarii rather than antoniniani as the standard silver denomination lasted from about March through August, 240. This was the last time denarii were issued for general circulation. The antoninianus lasted until Diocletian’s coinage reform of 295, after which Roman coinage was so vastly different that there was no question of returning to the denarius.

The 13 denarii of Gordian III are presented in this album in this order:
Gordian III as Caesar denarius - 1 coin.
First issue of denarii - 6 coins.
Second issue of denarii - 6 coins.
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47-46 BC Q. Caecilius Metellus Pius ScipioQ METEL SCIPIO IMP
head of Africa right, laur. and clad in elephant's skin, corn-ear before, plough below

EPPIVS LEG F C

Naked Hercules standing facing right, hand on hip resting on club set on rock

North Africa
47-46 BC

Sear 1380/1

Born Publius Cornelius Scipio Nasica. He was adopted by his uncle by marriage and father's second cousin Quintus Caecilius Metellus Pius. He married Aemilia Lepida, daughter of Mamercus Aemilius Lepidus Livianus (son of the Censor Marcus Livius Drusus and wife Cornelia Scipio and adopted by Mamercus Aemilius Lepidus) and wife Claudia (sister of Appius Claudius Pulcher (Senior)), and was the father in law of Pompey the Great, married to his daughter Cornelia Metella, called Quinta Pompeia for being his fifth wife.

He was Tribune in 59 BC and became Consul with Pompey the Great in 52 BC. During Caesar's civil war, he served the party of Pompey and fought against Caesar and Marcus Antonius. In 49 BC he was sent as Proconsul to Syria and the following year he took part in the Battle of Pharsalus, where he commanded the center of the Republican battleline. After Pharsalus he fled to Africa were he commanded an army with Cato the Younger, losing in the Battle of Thapsus. After the defeat he tried to escape but was cornered by the fleet of Publius Sittius when he wrecked the ship as he tried to escape to the Iberian Peninsula, to continue to fight from there. He committed suicide by stabbing himself so he would not fall at the hands of his enemies.

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Antoninus Pius * Salus, Copper As, 138-161 AD
"May Pius' health and mind be preserved during his 4th Consulship"

Obv: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XV - Laureate head right
Rev: SALVS AVG COS IIII S-C - Salus standing left, feeding snake rising from altar left, and holding a scepter

Exergue: Empty

Mint: Rome
Struck: 151-152 AD.

Size: 26.59 mm.
Weight: 8.88 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.

Condition: Very fine with a lovely dark patina.

Refs:*
RIC III, 900, pg. 138,
Cohen 729

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Antoninus Pius, RIC 749 var., Sestertius of AD 144 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (26.0g, Ø 31mm, 12h), Rome mint, Struck AD 144.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PI-VS P P TR P COS III, laurate head Antoninus Pius facing right
Rev.: DES IIII (around) S C (in field), Salus standing left, holding a long sceptre and feeding a snake coiling around an altar.
RIC 749var.(*); Strack 949; Banti 138 var.
Ex D. Ruskin, 1998; ex Mike R. Vosper (Colchester, UK)

Salus, the goddess of health, feeding the sacred snake that belongs to her father, Aesculapius, the god of medicine. The Romans offered yearly to Salus to protect the emperor's health and security. During the year AD 144, Salus was by far the commonest type, which is an indication that the emperor suffered from serious illness in this period.

(*) This is a rare variant only recorded by Strack (found only in the Vienna and Lückger collections) but not by RIC, Cohen, BMC nor Banti. The reverse type differs from RIC 749 ("Salus standing l., [...] holding rudder on globe") while a long sceptre is depicted on this coin. BM Catalogue, 1968 (see pp 265-266, Pl 39.13, 39.14 ).
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Antoninus Pius, RIC 906, Sestertius of AD 152-153 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (22.43g, Ø31mm, 5h). Rome mint. Struck AD 152-153.
Obv.: ANTONINVS AVG PIVS P P TR P XVI, laureate head of Antoninus Pius facing right.
Rev.: SALVS AVG COS IIII (around) S C (in field), Salus, draped, standing left, feeding out of a patera a snake coiled round an altar l. and holding a long sceptre.
RIC 906; BMC 1925; Cohen 732
ex Cayón
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Battle of Pharsalus (48 BC)The Caesarians. Julius Caesar. Late spring-early summer 48 BC. AR Denarius. Military mint traveling with Caesar.

Obv: Diademed female head (Clementia?) right, wearing oak wreath; LII (= 52, Caesar's age) behind
Rev: Gallic trophy, holding oval shield and carnyx; securis surmounted by wolf’s head to right.

The coin was issued in 48 BC by military mint moving with Julius Caesar. Inferring from the letter ‘LII’——which was Caesar’s age by then——on the obverse, it would have been issued after the defeat of Pompey at the Battle of Pharsalus, as payment for Caesar's legions.
Caesar was born in 100 BC, he was at the age of fifty-two in 48 BC. Since his birthday was supposed to be on July 12th or 13th——after which broke out the Battle of Pharsalus (on August 9th), the coin was likely a political propaganda he made to his army to celebrate both his birthday and the military victory over Pompey.
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Battle of Thapsus - Cato the Younger (47-46 BC)The Pompeians. M. Porcius Cato. Spring 47- Spring 46 BC. AR Denarius. Utica mint.

Obv: Draped bust right of Roma, hair tied with fillet; ROMA behind
Rev: Victory seated right, holding palm frond and wreath.

Marcus Porcius Cato, also known as Cato the Younger, was a defender of the Roman Republic, he forcefully opposed Julius Caesar and was known as the highly moral, incorruptible, inflexible supporter of the Optimates. He was the great-grandson of Cato the Elder——a prominent figure in Rome during the Second Punic War, who used to end his speech with the words “Carthago delenda est”(Carthage must be destroyed). When Pompey was defeated by Caesar at the Battle of Pharsalus, Cato fled to North Africa with Pompey, after whose assassination he supported Metellus Pius Scipio wresting the chief command of Pompey’s forces. On the news of the defeat of Scipio at the Battle of Thapsusus, Cato committed suicide. Caesar was upset by this and was reported by Plutarch to have said:

"Cato, I grudge you your death, as you would have grudged me the preservation of your life."
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Caesonia (?), wife of Caligula, died 41 CEÆ (28 mm, 11.17 g) of Carthago Nova, Spain.
Obv: C CAESAR AVG. GERMANIC. IMP. PM. TRP. COS. Laurate head of Caligula, right.
Rev: CN. ATEL. FLAC. CN. POM. FLAC. II VIR. Q.V.I.N.C. Head of Caesonia (as Salus) right, SAL AVG across field.
SGI 419; Heiss 272,35; Cohen 247,1.

Though this coin is reputed to portray Caesonia, this is not likely for its obverse is dated TR P COS = 37 AD, yet Caligula did not marry Caesonia until late 39! RPC 185 calls the lady Salus, but also mentions possible IDs with Antonia or Livia (p. 92).
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Commodus 180 - 192 ADaw. L AVREL COMMODVS AVG
Head of Commodus, laureate, right
rew. TR P IIII IMP III COS II P P
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar
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mint Rome , circa 179 AD
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Commodus: Augustus 177-192 ADCommodus AR Denarius (issued under Marcus Aurelius).
Denomination: AR Denarius
Year: ca. 177-178 AD
Bust: Bust of Commodus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse: L COMMODVS AVG
Reverse: COS PP
Type: Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, holding branch in extended right hand and resting left arm on side of seat: in front of her, let, a snake coiling upwards from ground.
Mint: Rome
Weight & Measures: 3.32g; 18mm
RIC: RIC III, 654
Provenance: Ex. artemiscc (eBay, March 2024).

Translation: OB: Lucius Commodus Augustus.
Translation: REV: Consul, Pater Patriae. for Consul, father of the nation.

Notes: Early bare headed Commodus minted under authority of Marcus Aurelius. Ex NGC graded XF. The historical background of this silver denarius presented here and issued in 177/178 AD could be, on the one hand, the victoriously concluded first Marcomannic war, from which Marcus Aurelius and his son returned safe and sound (and through the victory also ensured the well-being of the Roman people) – or also the anticipatory wish for the well-being of the two Augusti. At the end of 177 AD there was another Marcomannic war, so that Marcus Aurelius and his son set out from Rome for the second Germanic or Sarmatian campaign on 03 August 178 AD (Comm. 12, 6) (Comm. 2, 5. Dio LXXI 33, 1. Marc. 27, 9). Here’s to Salus watching over the imperial welfare.
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Cr 448/3 L. Hostilius Saserna AR Denarius 48 b.c.e., Rome
o: Female Gallic head r. with long hair; behind, carnyx
rL L·HOSTILIVS – SASERNA Artemis of Ephesus standing facing, holding spear, w/ r. hand on head of prancing stag.

HCRI 19. Hostilia 4.
3.64 gm.

Issued by an obscure Caesarian moneyer, this type advertises Caesar’s capture of Massilia, an unwanted diversion on his rapid first strike “I go to Spain to fight an army without a general…” against the Pompeians.
Caesar, always quick to turn necessity into virtue, advertises his mercy in addition to his time-consuming victory, the female Gaul not being clearly captive (as on issues reflecting the Gallic War itself), as mostly-friendly-Greek Massilia was spared the usual sack, massacre and enslavement. He also honors their favorite imported Eastern goddess on the reverse (which may be a depiction of the cult statue from the recently non-sacked temple).
Notably, the defense was led by Lucius Domitius Ahenobarbus, who escaped with his son, soon to be Imperator Gnaeus, whose issue Cr. 519/2 is described in this gallery. (Lucius was killed after Pharsalus, supposedly by Antonius himself.)
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Cr 469/1a AR Denarius Cn. Pompey Minorissued in name of M. Poblicius, legate pro praetore. Corduba, summer 46 - spring 45 b.c.e.

Obv: Helmeted head of Roma to right; M•POBLICI•LEG PRO•PR around
Rev: Female figure -- Hispania -- standing facing, head to right, with round shield slung on back, holding two spears in left hand and with right hand giving palm-branch to soldier, standing facing, head to left on prow of ship; on right CN•MAGNVS•IMP upwards.

Sear CRI 48; RSC 1 (Pompey the Great)

3.49gm, 20mm, 6h.

This coin and its variations and related types with different obverses all reflect hope / support of Further Spain for the Pompeian cause, which had a few setbacks by the time Pompey Junior arrived in Spain. "A few" includes complete defeat at Pharsalus, the murder of Pompey the Great in Egypt, complete defeat along with Scipio and Cato at Thapsus/Utica. But the Pompey lads were nothing if not "optimistic" -- pun intended -- and they seemed to have access to silver in Spain. Things won't get better for Junior.

This specimen is a bit worn but otherwise very well-centered for the type, with all of the key details distinct. I note that the palm-branch held by Hispania is quite a bit longer than other specimens I have seen to date, perhaps a single-die elaboration. The Pompeian soldier appears to hold his helmet at ready in a formal pose, somewhat ironically given Pompey's own final disposition, but clearer specimens show this is the military cloak bunched at the shoulder.
Note unusually tall palm branch, almost double length compared to CoinArchives specimens.
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Crawford 337/2, ROMAN REPUBLIC, D. Junius Silanus, AR DenariusRome, The Republic.
D. Junius Silanus, 91 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.94g; 18mm).
Rome Mint.

Obverse: Diademed head of Salus, wearing necklace, facing right; SALVS below neck truncation; M control mark before; all within torque border.

Reverse: Victory driving fast biga to right, holding reins, whip and palm branch; ROMA below; [D]· SILANVS· L· F in exergue.

References: Crawford 337/2c; Sydenham 645a; BMCRR 1846; Junia 18.

Provenance: Ex Hessian Vordertaunus Collection [Peus 419 (27 Apr 2017), Lot 231]; purchased privately from Spink, London (13 Nov 1972).

This obverse of the coin celebrates several ancestors of the moneyer. Silanus may have descended from D. Junius Silanus, praetor in 141 BCE, who was born Manlius Torquatus – the obverse torque border being a punning allusion to this descent. C. Junius Babulcus Brutus received a triumph for his victory over the Samnites and built a temple of Salus, dedicated circa 302 BCE, which may be related to the head of Salus on this coin.
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Crawford 443/1, ROMAN IMPERATORIAL, Julius Caesar, AR DenariusRome. The Imperators.
Julius Caesar, 49-44 BCE.
AR Denarius (3.93 g; 19mm).
Military mint travelling with Caesar, 49-48 BCE.

Obverse: Elephant walking right, trampling serpent; CAESAR in exergue.

Reverse: Simpulum, aspergillum, axe and apex.

References: Crawford 443/1: HCRI 9; Sydenham 1006; Julia 9.

Provenance: Ex Ploil Collection [NAC 101 (24 Oct 2017), Lot 10]; privately purchased December 1980.

Caesar’s “elephant” issue was massive, with Crawford estimating 750 obverse and 833 reverse dies. Stylistic variations range from elephants depicted accurately to elephants with pig-like characteristics. The CAESAR inscriptions on the well-executed elephant varieties typically have letters with serifs; while inscriptions on the piggish varieties have letters without serifs. Woytek believes the series was struck in Gallia Narbonensis and Hispania Citerior in circa 49BC during Caesar’s campaign against Pompey loyalists in Spain. Other scholars, like Crawford and Sear, believe the issue was commenced shortly after Caesar invaded Italy in 49 and continued until the defeat of Pompey at Pharsalus in 48 BCE. What’s clear is that Caesar struck these coins without authority, as he did not hold the office of moneyer or legate. As for interpretation of this coin type, many scholars, including Crawford and Sear, interpret the obverse (elephant trampling the serpent) as representing good (Caesar) triumphing over evil. Michael Harlan interprets the obverse as blaming the civil war on Pompey’s faction; the elephant representing Pompey’s supporter, Metellus Pius Scipio (whose family badge, frequently seen on Metellan coins, is an elephant), trampling the snake symbol of Salus, the health and safety of Rome. The reverse clearly depicts the emblems of the priesthood and alludes to Caesar’s office of pontifex maximus.
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Domitian as Caesar RIC II V1084Domitian as Caesar. AR Denarius. Rome Mint 79 A.D to 24 June. (3.07g, 19.8m, 6h). Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS IV, laureate head right. Rev: PRINCEPTS IVVENTVTIS, Salus standing right, resting on column, feeding snake out of patera. RIC II V1084, BMC V265, RSC 384.

Salus, the Roman goddess of health, often appears on coins when the emperor labors under some type of aliment. This was minted in the months before Vespasian’s death on June 24, and Domitian had no known aliment at this time, so it could be for the benefit of his father.
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Elagabalus (AD 218 - 222) AR Denarius - Abundantia and AR Antoninianus 'Salus'-----------------------------

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Roman Empire
Silver Antoninianus of Emperor Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD).
Struck at the Rome Mint.

obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS - Radiate bust right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SALVS ANTONINI AUG - Salus standing facing right, holding snake, which she feeds from patera in other hand.

Weight: 5.20 Grams
Size: 23 mm - 24 mm

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Ancient Roman Empire
Silver Denarius of Emperor Varius 'Elagabalus' Antoninus.
Struck at the Rome Mint.

obv: IMP ANTONINUS PIUS AUG - Laureate bust of Emperor facing right, draped.
rev: ABUNDANTIA AUG - Abundantia standing facing left, emptying the contents of a cornucopia. Star in right field.

Weight 3.0 Grams
Size: 21 mm
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Empress Faustina II - AE As - SALUTI AUGUSTAERoman Empire
Empress Faustina II ( 161 - 176 AD ) Wife of Emperor Marcus Aurelius.
Bronze As, Rome Mint. 10.5 Grams.

obverse: FAUSTINA AUGUSTA - Draped bust, right.

reverse: SALUTI AUGUSTAE -SC- - Salus seated left, feeding snake entwined around Altar.
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Fausta Fausta AE3
19 mm 2.85 gm
O: FLAV MAX-FAVSTA AVG
Bare head, mantled bust right, wearing earring and necklace, hair waved in rows and tucked into small bun at back of head
R: SALVS REI_PVBLICA
Salus, veiled, standing facing, head left, holding two children. SMANTH in exergue.
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Fausta, Salus, FollisDate: AD 324-326, Treveri
Obv: FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG
Rev: SALVS REIPVBLICAE
Salus or empress standing facing, head left, holding two infants in her arms
Mint: STR(crescent)
RIC 483
3,35g, ∅ 18mm
Laurentius
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Faustina II wife Aureliusaw. FAVSTINA AVGVSTA
Bust of Faustina II, bare-headed, hair waved and fastened in a bun on back of head, draped, right
rew. SALVS
Salus, draped, seated left on low seat, feeding from patera in right hand snake coiled round altar
RIC III Marcus Aurelius 713
data A.D. 161 - A.D. 176 nominał-Denar, mennica-Rzym
Waldemar S
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Gordean III AR Denarius 240 ap.J-C. Obv. IMP GORDIANVS PIV FEL AVG, lauréat du prix, drapé et cuirassé à droite buste
Rev.SALVS AVGVSTI, debout à droite Salus, la détention et l'alimentation serpent.
2,19g, 21mm._5663
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Gordian III - AR Denarius - AD 240 - SALUS AUGUSTIGordian III AR Denarius. 240 AD.
obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right.
rev: SALVS AVGVSTI - Salus standing right, holding and feeding snake.

3.3 Grams

RIC 129a, RSC 325.

Comment: Last issue of the AR (Silver) Denarius produced for mass circulation in the Roman Empire.
This was a special issue of six (RIC 115, 127, 129-131) struck marking the marriage of
Gordian III to Sabinia Tranquillina in the summer of 240.
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Gordian III - AR Denarius - AD 240 - SALUS AUGUSTI - Obverse.Gordian III AR Denarius. 240 AD.
obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right.
rev: SALVS AVGVSTI - Salus standing right, holding and feeding snake.

3.3 Grams

RIC 129a, RSC 325.

Comment: Last issue of the AR Denarius produced for mass circulation in the Roman Empire.
This was a special issue of six (RIC 115, 127, 129-131) struck marking the marriage of
Gordian III to Sabinia Tranquillina in the summer of 240.

*Photo off-color with yellowish/greenish tint. Not coin
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Hadrian * Salus, Æ Dupondis, 117-138 AD
Publius Aelius Hadrianus * Salus, Bronze Dupondis

Obv: IMP CAESAR TRAIANVS HADRIANVS AVG P M TR P COS III, radiate bust right, light drapery on far (left) shoulder.
Rev: SALVS PVBLICA / S C, Salus standing left, right foot on globe, holding patera in right hand, and rudder in her left.

Exergue: Empty

Mint: Rome
Struck: 117-138 AD.

Size: 26.56 mm.
Weight: 12 grams
Die axis: 180 degs.

Condition: Apparent in photo. Some unfortunate wear & perhaps some shock damage to the portrait face, but in all, a rather lovely bronze with good, clear strike on both sides.

Refs:*
Cohen 1358
Sear 2668
BMC 1237
RIC 604a

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Hygieia, the personification of healthGordian III and Tranquillina
Moesia Inferior, Tomis. Æ 4 Assaria (?) (27mm, 11.2 gm), struck AD 241.
Obv: AVT K M ANTWNIOC GORDIANOC, TRANKVLI/NA, Laureate bust of Gordian III, facing right, confronting diademed and draped bust of Tranquillina, facing left.
Rev: MHTROPONTOV TOMEWC, Hygeia standing, feeding snake from patera.
Moushmov 2288. (Contributed by EmpressCollector).

Hygieia is usually said to be a daughter of Asklepios, along with her sisters, Panacea and Iaso. Hygieia, though, was the most important of the attendants of Asklepios and was thought by some in antiquity to be not his daughter but his wife. She was more important than other members of the family and more on par with Asklepios himself. Hygieia is remembered today in the word, "hygiene." She appears on numerous coins, usually depicted feeding the sacred snake from a patera. She was often identified with Salus, an old Roman goddess.
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Livia, RIC I (Tiberius) 47 countermarked with NCAPRLivia, died AD 29, wife of Augustus
AE - Dupondius, 12.69g, 28.8mm, 180°
struck under Tiberius, Rome, AD 21-22
obv. Bust of Livia as Salus, draped, r.; hair bound in knot on back
rev. TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG TR POT XXIIII (beginning upper r.)
in field big SC
upper left c/m NCAPR in rectangular incus
ref. RIC I, Tiberius 47; BMCR (Tiberius) 82
c/m Pangerl 60a; Werz 139
Scarce, about VF
From Forum Ancient Coins, thanks!

NACPR mostly is explained as "Nero Caesar Augustus Populo Romano". Excavations of the Meta Sudans and at the north-eastern slope of the Palatine Hill indicate that this countermark was distributed to the people during Nero's congiarium AD 57.
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Livia, wife of Augustus, 58/59 BC - 29 AD.Orichalcum dupondius (12.9g, 30mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 21-22.
SALVS AVGVSTA, bare headed draped bust of Livia as Salus, facing right
TI CAESAR·DIVI AVG F AVG PM TR POT XXIIII around large S C
RIC (Tiberius) 47 [scarce]; Cohen 5
Charles S
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Marcus Aurelius, RIC 979, Sestertius of AD 169-170 (Salus)Æ Sestertius (29.0g, Ø32mm, 6h). Rome mint. Struck AD 169-170.
Obv.: M ANTONINVS AVG TR P XXIIII, laureate head right.
Rev.: SALVTI AVG COS III around, S C low in field, Salus, draped, standing left, holding long sceptre, feeding snake rising from altar.
RIC 979; BMCRE 1376; Cohen 547; Banti 269 (30 spec.); Sear (Roman Coins and their Values II) 4998var. (bust type).
Ex G.Henzen (1995).
Charles S
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Mark Antony Legionary Denarius LEG XIIIANT AVG III VIR R P C
galley r. mast with banners at prow

Rev LEG XIII legionary eagle between two standards


Patrae mint 32-31BC

SOLD

Purchased as a low budget LEG XII upon viewing in hand it is definately a 13th Legion

Legio XIII was levied by Julius Caesar in 57 BC, before marching against the Belgae, in one of his early interventions in intra-Gallic conflicts.

During the Gallic wars (58-51 BC), Legio XIII was present at the Battle against the Nervians, the siege of Gergovia, and while not specifically mentioned in the sources, it is not unreasonable to assume that Legio XIII was also present for the Battle of Alesia.

Forced to choose either the end of his political career, or civil war, Caesar brought Legio XIII across the Rubicon river and into Italy. The legion remained faithful to Caesar during the resulting civil war between Caesar and the conservative Optimates faction of the senate, whose legions were commanded by Pompey. Legio XIII was active throughout the entire war, fighting at Dyrrhachium (48 BC) and Pharsalus (48 BC). After the decisive victory over Pompey at Pharsalus, the legion was to be disbanded, and the legionaries "pensioned off" with the traditional land grants; however, the legion was recalled for the Battle of Thapsus (46 BC) and the final Battle of Munda (45 BC). After Munda, Caesar disbanded the legion, retired his veterans, and gave them farmlands in Italy.

Reconstituted by Octavian in 41 BC.
Its standard was the lion.
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Mark Antony Legionary Denarius LEG XIIIANT AVG III VIR R P C
galley r. mast with banners at prow

Rev LEG XIII legionary eagle between two standards


Patrae mint 32-31BC
2.85g

New Photo

Legio XIII was levied by Julius Caesar in 57 BC, before marching against the Belgae, in one of his early interventions in intra-Gallic conflicts.

During the Gallic wars (58-51 BC), Legio XIII was present at the Battle against the Nervians, the siege of Gergovia, and while not specifically mentioned in the sources, it is not unreasonable to assume that Legio XIII was also present for the Battle of Alesia.

Forced to choose either the end of his political career, or civil war, Caesar brought Legio XIII across the Rubicon river and into Italy. The legion remained faithful to Caesar during the resulting civil war between Caesar and the conservative Optimates faction of the senate, whose legions were commanded by Pompey. Legio XIII was active throughout the entire war, fighting at Dyrrhachium (48 BC) and Pharsalus (48 BC). After the decisive victory over Pompey at Pharsalus, the legion was to be disbanded, and the legionaries "pensioned off" with the traditional land grants; however, the legion was recalled for the Battle of Thapsus (46 BC) and the final Battle of Munda (45 BC). After Munda, Caesar disbanded the legion, retired his veterans, and gave them farmlands in Italy.

Reconstituted by Octavian in 41 BC.
Its standard was the lion.
Jay GT4
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Maximinus Thrax, denarius, RIC IV 14Obv: IMP MAXIMINVS PIVS AVG
Bust of Maximinus I, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right
Rev: SALVS AVGVSTI
Salus, draped, seated left, feeding out of a patera in right hand, snake coiled around altar
Mint: Rome
235-236 CE
1.85 g
Tim M
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Mn. Acilius Glabrio, Crawford442Mn. Acilius Glabrio, gens Acilia
AR - denarius, 3.79g, 16.9mm
Rome, 49 BC
obv. SALVTIS
Head of Salus, laureate, r.
rev. MN.ACILIVS - III.VIR.VALETV (MN and TV ligate)
Valetudo in long garment stg. l., resting l. arm on column and holding snake in r.
hand
Crawford 442/1; Sydenham 922, Acilia 8
SS, iridescent luster

In 219 BC the Greek iatros Archagathos came to Rome. He was the first with knowledge in healing who was allowed to practize his profession freely. After getting the Roman citizenship he was assigned an office in the Via Acilia at government expence. From this time on the gens Acilia claimed to have brought the first medical doctor to Rome. This is mentioned on this coin (Plinius, Nat. hist.)
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N85Roman Empire Coin. AR Denarius of Vespasian. Rome Mint. AD 73. Obv: Laureate head of Vespasian right / IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN. Rev: Salus, draped, seated left, holding patera in extended right hand and resting left hand at side / SALVS AVG. RIC II Vespasian 513.

NGC Ancients 5769959-041
Ex-Robert Iliano Collection, USA (June 2023)
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N92Roman Empire Coin. BI Antoninianus of Probus. Ticinum Mint. AD 279. Obv: Radiate, and cuirassed bust of Probus right / IMP C PROBVS PF AVG. Rev: Salus, draped, standing right, feeding serpent held in arms / SALVS PVBLIC; ΓXXI in exergue. RIC V Probus 567.

Ex-Robert Iliano Collection, USA (June 2023)
Sebastian H2
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Nero Nero with Salus
NERO CAESAR AUGUSTUS
2.50g
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Nero, 54 - 68 ADObv: NERO CAESAR AVGVSTVS, laureate head of Nero facing right

Rev: SALVS in exergue, Salus, draped, seated on throne and holding patera.

Silver Denarius, Rome mint, 66 - 67 AD

3 grams, 18.2 mm, 180°

RIC I 60, RSC 314, S1945 (var.), VM 15
Matt Inglima
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Nerva, RIC 9, 96 AD, Rome, ItalyHead of Nerva, laureate, right. Salus, draped, seated left on throne, holding two corn-ears in extended right hand, left arm resting on side of throne.

IMP NERVA CAES AVG P M TRP COS II PP
SALVS PVBLICA
The Revered Emperor Nerva Caesar Imperator Pontifex Maximus Father of the Country Tribune of the People Consul for the 2nd time Father of the Country.
Health of the public.
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Probus, AE Antoninianus, RIC V, II 124, Lyon, SalusProbus
Augustus, 276 - 282 A.D.

Coin: AE Antoninianus

Obverse: IMP C PROBVS P F AVG, radiate and cuirassed bust facing right.
Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus, standing to the left, feeding a Snake rising from an Altar, to the left, with a Patera held in her right hand and holding a Sceptre with her left. B in the right field.

Weight: 3.88 g, Diameter: 23 x 21.5 x 1 mm, Die axis: 0°, Mint: Lyon, Reference: RIC V, II 124, Lyon
Constantine IV
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Probus, AE Antoninianus, RIC V, II 499 Ticinum, SalusProbus
Augustus, 276 - 282 A.D.

Coin: AE Antoninianus, Silvered

Obverse: IMP C PROBVS AVG, radiate bust facing left, wearing the Imperial Robe and holding an Eagle-tipped Sceptre with his right hand.
Reverse: SALVS AVG, Salus, standing to the right, holding a Serpent with both hands. V - ✦ across the fields, TXXI in exergue.

Weight: 3.71 g, Diameter: 21.3 x 22 x 1.2 mm, Die axis: 200°, Mint: Ticinum, struck in 282 A.D. Reference: RIC V, II 499 Ticinum

Part of Ticinum AEQVITI Series, II (Q)
Constantine IV
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Probus, Antoninianus, SALVS AVG, XXIVAE Antoninianus
Probus
Augustus: 276 - 282AD
Issued: 280AD
21.5mm 3.30gr 6h
O: IMP PROBVS PF AVG; Helmeted, radiate and cuirassed bust left, holding spear over shoulder in right hand and shield with dots in design in left hand.
R: SALVS AVG; Salus, standing right, feeding snake in right hand from patera in left.
Exergue: XXIV, below line.
Siscia Mint
RIC V-2 Siscia 748, XXIV; Alfoldi 65 #48.
Aorta: B15, O79, R141, T19, M6.
master-numismatics/Marisa Andresevic 153393291318
3/3/19 7/5/19
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Revolts in North Africa (47 BC)Julius Caesar AR Denarius, military mint in North Africa, circa 47 BC.

Obv: Diademed head of Venus r.
Rev: Aeneas advancing l., holding palladium and bearing Anchises on his shoulder; CAESAR to r.

While Caesar was busy dealing with the Bosphorus king Fanasius II and the Egyptian pharaoh Ptolemy XIII--who killed Pompey when he fleed to Egypt after his falure in the Battle of Pharsalus, the situation in North Africa became tense, four legions under Mark Antony mutinied for not receiving the extra pay they had been promised, and Pompey's supporters were gathering troops in North Africa for a counter-attack. So Caesar quickly returned to North Africa to deal with the bad situation. This coin was issued when he arrived at North Africa.
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RIC 0513 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.19g
Rome Mint, 73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: SALVS AVG; Salus, draped, seated l., holding patera in extended r. hand. l. arm at side.
RIC 513 (C2). BMC 105. RSC 431. BNC 90.
Ex Ancient Auction House, eBay, February 2005.

Mattingly in BMCRE II credits this reverse to the safety of the emperor, a possibility that a recent plot had been thwarted.

A new hoard coin in excellent condition and struck on a large flan.
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RIC 0518 Titus as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 2.56g
Rome mint, 73 AD
Obv: T CAES IMP VESP CENS; Head of Titus, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: SALVS AVG; Salus std. l., with patera
RIC 518 (R2). BMC -. RSC -. BNC -.
Ex Harry N. Sneh Collection.

The coin was minted in 73 AD when Titus shared the censorship with Vespasian, as evidenced by the CENS in the obverse legend. The reverse features Salus, which might be an allusion to the emperor Vespasian's health. The reverse type is rare for Titus and extremely rare with the obverse legend ending in CENS. Unlisted in the major catalogs until the new Flavian RIC II was published, it cites 2 examples - one in Vienna, the other in the Walter Holt collection.

A decent coin in good metal featuring an excellent early portrait.
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RIC 0522 VespasianAR Denarius, 3.42g
Rome mint, 73 AD
Obv: IMP CAES VESP AVG P M COS IIII CEN; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev: SALVS AVG; Salus std. l., with patera
RIC 522 (C). BMC 87. RSC 432. BNC 76.
Acquired from Rubicon Coins, August 2008.

Salus, the personification of health and welfare, is seen here overseeing the Emperor's health and safety.

Salus is seen twice on Vespasian's denarii. This example with the longer COS IIII obverse legend is the rarer of the two types.
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RIC 097 Domitian as Caesar [Titus]AR Denarius, 2.74g
Rome mint, 80 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VII; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Salus, stg. r., resting on column, feeding snake out of patera
RIC 97 (C). BMC 84. RSC 386. BNC -.
Ex Lanz, eBay, 28 March 2016.

This Salus type was struck for Domitian Caesar under both Vespasian as COS VI and Titus as COS VII. AVG F in the obverse legend indicates this denarius was coined before Vespasian's deification, after which DIVI F was used. This Salus type was unique to Domitan Caesar and was discontinued in the following DIVI F issue when a whole new slate of reverse designs were employed.

Not as commonly found as the COS VI version.


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RIC 1084 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.28g
Rome Mint, 79 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, r.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Salus, stg. r., resting on column, feeding snake out of patera
RIC 1084 (C2). BMC 265. RSC 384. BNC 237.
Acquired from Aegean Numismatics, July 2008.

A most puzzling reverse type issued during the last months of Vespasian's reign before he died on June 24th. Perhaps a reference to Vespasian's illness and his hopeful recovery.

Worn and average with a good portrait.
David Atherton
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RIC 1085 Domitian as Caesar [Vespasian]AR Denarius, 3.08g
Rome Mint, 79 AD
Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI; Head of Domitian, laureate, bearded, l.
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS; Salus, stg. r., resting on column, feeding snake out of patera
RIC 1085 (R2). BMC p. 47 note. RSC 385. BNC 238.
Acquired from eBay, 10 June 2018.

A rare left portrait variant of the common Salus type struck for Domitian Caesar under Vespasian. The reverse may be an illusion to Vespasian's ill health preceeding his death on 24 June 79. No specimens in the BM's collection, citing the Paris collection. A double die match with the RIC plate coin.

Good style and well centred.
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RIC 571, H2RIC 571, Ticinum. Bust type H, (Η2). Denomination: Antoninianus..
OBV.: IMP C PROBVS AVG CONS III
Radiate bust left in imperial mantle, holding sceptre surmounted by eagle.
REV.: SALVS PVBLIC
Salus standing right, feeding serpent in arms.

Mintmark: // Γ
Weight: 4.19 g.
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RIC 7, p.519, 160 - Fausta, SalusFausta
Follis
Obv: FLAV MAX FAVSTA AVG, Bust of Fausta, waved hair, mantled, right
Rev: SALVS REI PVBLICAE, Salus, veiled, draped, standing front, head left, holding two children in her arms; SMTSA (Thessalonica mint)
AE, 2.7g, 17-18mm
RIC 7, 160, p.519 – R4
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Domitian Salus denarius- RIC 243 (Vespasian)Obv: CAESAR AVG F DOMITIANVS COS VI.
Domitian, laureate, right
Rev: PRINCEPS IVVENTVTIS
Salus stg. right leaning on cippus and holding snake which she feeds from a patera

This is a fun coin. First, we have a fat Domitian portrait. Note the bar over the V for the consulships as well as the pellet following the obverse inscription. Domitian obtained his 6th consulship in 79 A.D. and his 7th the following year so the obverse inscription enables us to date the coin to 79 A.D. Salus, or health appears on the reverse which also tells us that Domitian is "Prince of the Youth". The coin is pretty busy with all of the symbolism.
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Roman Empire, Elagabalus AR Antoninianus 'SALVS ANTONINI AVG' Roman Empire
Emperor Elagabalus (218 - 222 AD) Silver Antoninianus.
Rome Mint.

obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS - Radiate bust of the Emperor right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SALVS ANTONINI AUG - Salus standing facing right, holding snake, which she feeds from patera held in other hand.

5.20 Grams
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ROMAN EMPIRE, Livia, Scarce, 21-22 AD.Obv: SALVS AVGVSTA
Draped bust of Salus, right, hair in knot behind.
Rev: TI CAESAR DIVI AVG F AVG P M TR POT XXIIII S C
Large S C within legend.
Dupondius 12.8 gm 29 mm Mint: Rome RIC 47
Comment: Issued by Tiberius
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Roman Empire, Vespasian RIC 513AR denarius
Rome Mint, 73 AD
RIC 513 (C2). BMC 105. RSC 431.
Obv - IMP CAES VESP AVG CEN; Head of Vespasian, laureate, r.
Rev - SALVS AVG; Salus, draped, seated l., holding patera in extended r. hand. l. arm at side
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Roman Republic, 49 BC, AciliaAR Denarius (3.7g, 18mm, 7h). Rome mint. Struck 54 BC. Monneyer: Man. Acilius Glabrio.
Obv. SALVTIS (written downwards) behind diademed laureate head of Salus, facing right.
Rev. MN ACILVS / III VIR VALETV Valetudo (as Salus) standing left, leaning on column and holding a snake.
Sear (RCV) 310; Seaby (RSC I.): Acilia 8a

Charles S
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Roman, Elagabalus AR Antoninianus - SALVS ANTONINI AVGRoman Empire
Emperor Varius 'Elagabalus' Antoninus (218 - 222 AD)
Silver Antoninianus, Struck at the Rome Mint.

obv: IMP CAES M AUR ANTONINUS - Radiate bust of the Emperor right, draped and cuirassed.
rev: SALVS ANTONINI AUG - Salus standing facing right, holding snake, which she feeds from patera held in other hand.

5.20 Grams
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SALUS AUGUSTI - Emperor Gordian III - AD 240Gordian III AR Denarius. 240 AD.
obv: IMP GORDIANVS PIVS FEL AVG - laureate, draped & cuirassed bust right.
rev: SALVS AVGVSTI - Salus standing right, holding and feeding snake.

RIC 129a, RSC 325.

Comment: Last issue of the AR Denarius produced for mass circulation in the Roman Empire.
This was a special issue of six (RIC 115, 127, 129-131) struck marking the marriage of
Gordian III to Sabinia Tranquillina in the summer of 240.
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Salus, goddess of health safety and general welfare.Crispina -- Died 182/3 CE. Wife of Commodus. Augusta, 177-182/3 CE.
Orichalcum Sestertius (31 mm, 21.12 gm). Rome mint, 177-182 CE.
Obv: CRISPINA AVGVSTA, Bare-headed & draped bust r.
Rev: SALVS SC, Salus seated l., feeding out of patera snake coiled round altar, l. arm on side of chair.
RIC-672a, BMC-420, Cohen-33, Sear-6010.

Salus was an old Roman goddess often identified with Hygieia, a daughter of Aesculapius. While the name SALVS appears on many Roman coins, it is often not in a true medical context, but rather in a political sense that peace and safety prevailed in the Empire. She usually holds a scepter and is shown feeding a snake from a patera.
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Septimius Severus, 210 ADSEVERVS PIVS AVG
Laureate bust right
PM TRP XVIII COS III PP
Salus, seated left, feeding serpent held in lap
RIC 242, BMC 20, C 548
Rome, 3.72 g
Obverse legend without the BRIT at ending
whitetd49
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Thessaly Pharsalos FoureeThessaly, Pharsalus, Silver Plated hemidrachm;  425 BC, 14mm, 1.7g, BMC 11
OBV: Head of Athena left, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla throwing rock
REV: Horse's head right.
SRukke
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Thessaly Pharsalos FoureeThessaly, Pharsalus, Silver Plated hemidrachm;  425 BC, 15mm, 2.09g, BMC 11
OBV: Head of Athena left, in crested Attic helmet ornamented with Scylla throwing rock
REV: Horse's head right.
SRukke
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Tiberius, RIC 47, for Livia, dupondius of AD 21-22 (Salus)Æ dupondius (12.9g, Ø30mm, 12h). Rome mint. Struck under Tiberius, AD 21-22.
SALVS AVGVSTA, bare headed draped bust of Livia as Salus, facing right
TI CAESAR·DIVI AVG F AVG PM TR POT XXIIII around large S C
RIC (Tiberius) 47 [scarce]; Cohen 5
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Titus Denarius - Specifically Noted in RIC II²Titus as Caesar, Silver Denarius, Rome, Late 73 AD.
Obv: T CAES IMP - VESP CENS, laureate head right,
Rev: SALVS - AVG, Salus seated left holding patera in right hand and resting left elbow on throne.
RIC II² 518 (R2) - this coin noted.
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Vespasian Vespasian with Salus denarius.
20mm
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Victorinus AntoninianusVictorinus, 268 to 270 or 269 to 271 AD

Uncertain Southern Gallic Mint, 268 to 270 or 269 to 271 AD

17 mm., 2,51g.

IMP C VICTORINVS P F AVG. Bust of Victorinus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right

SALVS AVG. Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake rising from altar

References: RIC V Victorinus 71

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