Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina FORTVNA AVG; Fortuna
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand at altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FORTVNA AVG
Translation:
Fortuna Augusti.
Good fortune of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Fortuna on the reverse side. Fortuna was an important deity in ancient Roman religion, often associated with good luck and prosperity. The coin's design featuring Fortuna may have been intended to convey the idea of good fortune and prosperity under the rule of Gallienus and Cornelia Salonina.