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#289714 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fortuna, draped, standing left by altar, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
FORTVNA AVG
-/-//SPQR
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 unique design. While most coins of that era depicted the emperor or other male figures, this coin features a woman, which was a rare occurrence in Roman numismatics at the time. This coin is a testament to the influence and power of women in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
