Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina INDVLGENT AVG; Indulgentia
| 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#289633 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Indulgentia, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
INDVLGENT AVG
-/-//P
Translation:
Indulgentia Augusti.
Indulgence of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina is that it was issued during a time of economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman economy and military. Despite these efforts, the empire continued to face challenges, including inflation, debasement of the currency, and external threats. The Antoninianus coin, which was made of silver, was introduced as a new denomination to address these economic issues, but it ultimately became a symbol of the empire's financial instability.
