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© CGB
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina FECVNDITAS AVG
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289599 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 89% |
Reverse
Salonina, draped, standing left, holding infant; at her feet, child standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.36–4.33 g;Diameter varies: 20–25 mm;
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 in 257-258 AD, during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who was facing numerous challenges including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still bears the image of Cornelia Salonina, the empress, indicating her importance and influence during this time period.
