© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21.5 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 |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289715 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IVNO REGINA
*/-//-
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To queen Juno.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.542–4.05 g;Diameter varies: 20.47–22.85 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 anniversary related to the Roman imperial family.
