Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina DIANAE CONS AVG
| Silver | 2.7 g | - |
| 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 | 2.7 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289626 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Doe, walking right.
Officina in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering: DIANAE CONS AVG
Unabridged legend: Dianae Conservatrix Avgusti.
Translation: To Diana, protector of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige after a period of turmoil. Despite the challenges of his reign, Gallienus was able to issue a number of coins that celebrated the achievements of his predecessors, including this one honoring Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Caracalla. The coin's design features a portrait of Cornelia Salonina on one side and a depiction of the goddess Diana on the other, highlighting the importance of women in Roman society and the connection between the imperial family and the gods.
