Denarius (Coin) Depicting the Goddess Salus
49 BCE
Roman, minted in Rome
Acilia
The front (obverse) of this coin depicts the head of Salus, goddess of health and welfare, laureate and facing to the right. On the back (reverse), the goddess of health and hygiene, Valetudo, stands looking to the left, leaning on a column and feeding a serpent from her right hand.
Silver