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Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina IVNO AVG; Juno
266 year| Silver | 3 g | 19 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 |
| Year | 266 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289685 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, seated left, holding flower in right hand and infant in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO AVG
Translation:
Iuno Augustae.
To Juno, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.81–4.18 g;Diameter varies: 18–20.5 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 gods, and the image of Juno (IVNO AVG) on the coin signifies the importance of the goddess in Roman mythology. The coin's design also features a depiction of Cornelia Salonina, who was a prominent woman of the time and the mother of the emperor's son, Saloninus. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
