Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina DIANA LVCIFERA; Diana
| 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#289625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Diana, draped, holding torch.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DIANA LVCIFERA
Translation:
Diana Lucifera.
Diana, the bringer of light.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina, also known as Diana Lucifera, is a rare example of a Roman coin that depicts a woman with a crescent moon on her head. This imagery suggests that Cornelia Salonina was associated with the goddess Diana, who was often depicted with a crescent moon in Roman mythology. The inclusion of this symbolism on the coin may have been intended to emphasize Cornelia Salonina's connection to the divine and her role as a powerful woman in Roman society.
