Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289712 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, walking right, holding torch in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ABVNDANTIA AVG
-/-//SPQR
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of the Roman currency had decreased significantly. To combat this, the government introduced a new currency, the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the previous currency, the denarius. The coin featuring Cornelia Salonina was part of this new currency system and was used widely throughout the empire. Despite the economic challenges, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the engineering and artistry of the Roman Empire.
