© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas
| Silver | 3.1 g | 22 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 | 256-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289565 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing right, holding infant; at her feet, child standing, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.11–3.99 g;Diameter varies: 18–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD) and his son Gallienus (253-268 AD). It's interesting to note that Cornelia Salonina was not a Roman empress, but rather the wife of Gallienus. Her inclusion on the coinage was a departure from the traditional practice of featuring only empresses or female deities on Roman coins. This suggests that Cornelia Salonina may have played an important role in Roman politics and society during her time.
