Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Silver | 3.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| 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 | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289608 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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: 2.7–3.56 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 258-259 AD, during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who was facing numerous challenges including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of family and fertility in Roman culture.
