© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina CERERI AVG; Ceres
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21.5 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289713 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CERERI AVG
Translation:
Cereri Augustae.
To venerable Ceres.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.922–4.57 g;Diameter varies: 20.4–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Cornelia Salonina, who was the wife of the Roman Emperor Gallienus and the mother of his children. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and political influence, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in Roman society during that time.
