© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina IVNO VICTRIX; Juno
| Silver | 3 g | 21 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 | 256-257 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#289571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at her feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO VICTRIX
Translation:
Iuno Victrix.
Juno, the victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.138–4.38 g;Diameter varies: 19.16–23 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 was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's power and prestige after a period of turmoil. Despite the challenges of his reign, Gallienus was able to issue a number of coins that celebrated the achievements of his predecessors, including this one honoring Juno, the goddess of marriage and childbirth. The coin's design features a portrait of Cornelia Salonina, who was the wife of Gallienus and the mother of his children, and the inscription "IVNO VICTRIX" (meaning "Juno the Victorious") on the reverse. This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.
