Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (257-258) front Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (257-258) back
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (257-258) photo
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Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina IVNO REGINA; Juno

 
Silver 3 g 21 mm
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Empress
Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268)
Emperor
Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
257-258
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Weight
3 g
Diameter
21 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289568
Rarity index
70%

Reverse

Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVNO REGINA

Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To queen Juno.

Comment

Mass varies: 1.64–4.82 g;
Diameter varies: 18.42–23.3 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 Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, which suggests that the coin may have been issued to commemorate a significant event or milestone related to the Roman imperial family, such as a marriage or the birth of a new heir.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (257-258)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (257-258) coin.