Thread: Ara Salutis Augusti

I have a question about this reverse.

Ara Salutis Augusti:an altar for the emperor's health and safety. Were coins with this reverse minted in general, or for specific events or illnesses? and does it mean Stay well? or get well? Or can it mean both?


Domitian AE As. 85 AD. IIMP CAES DOMIT AVG GERM COS XI CENS PER PP, laureate bust right, wearing aegis / SALVTI AVGVSTI above and below facade of the altar-enclosure of the Ara Salutis Augusti with detailed double-paneled door & horns above, S-C across fields.

C. 419, RIC 304b? RIC 2 418

Well the CENS in the year 85 AD. Domitan had himself declared Censor for life. I guess that is what its all about.

Yeah, i'm guessing its just in general. Kinda like "Long live the King." I wasn't sure though.