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Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas
| Silver | 3 g | 20 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 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289627 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding cornucopiae in left hand; at her feet, child.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
FECVNDITAS AVG
Δ/-//-
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.585–3.97 g;Diameter varies: 16.74–30.5 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 Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 260 to 268 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gallienus to promote the cult of the Roman emperors, and it features the image of Cornelia Salonina, who was the empress of Gallienus and a prominent figure in Roman society at the time. The coin's design highlights the theme of fertility and abundance, with the image of Cornelia Salonina surrounded by symbols of fertility and the inscription "FECVNDITAS AVG" which means "Fecundity of the Augusti" in Latin. This coin is a rare and valuable artifact that provides insight into the cultural and political context of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
