Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina AVGVSTA IN PACE; Mediolanum
| Silver | 3.3 g | 23 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289683 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salonina, draped, seated left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
AVGVSTA IN PACE
-/-//-
Translation:
Augusta In Pace.
The empress (Augusta) in peace.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.55–3.77 g;Diameter varies: 22–24 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, on the reverse side, which was a rare occurrence for a Roman coin during that time period.
