© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina CONCORD AET; Concordia
| Silver | 3 g | 20.5 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 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289624 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Concordia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CONCORD AET
-/-//RP
Translation:
Concordia Aeterna.
Eternal harmony.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.48–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 20–21 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 260 and 268 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to be minted, with the Antoninianus being one of the most widely used coins during this time. This coin's design, featuring the image of Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, and the goddess Concordia, symbolized the empire's values of unity and harmony, which were particularly important during this time of crisis.
