Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (260-268) front Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (260-268) back
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (260-268) photo
© Institute of Classics/University of Graz

Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina IVNO REGINA; Juno

 
Silver 2.7 g -
Description
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
Weight
2.7 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289699
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: 2.2–3.03 g;

Example of this type:
Institute of Classics/University of Graz

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.