© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina FELICIT PVBL; Felicitas
| Silver | 2.7 g | 19.5 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289684 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing left, legs crossed, leaning on column, holding caduceus in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FELICIT PVBL
-/-//MS
Translation:
Felicitas Publica.
The good fortune of the public.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.19–2.99 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, who was known for her beauty and virtues. She was often depicted on coins with the goddess Felicitas, as seen on this Antoninianus, symbolizing the felicity and prosperity of the Roman Empire under her husband's rule.
