Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina MINERVA AVG; Minerva
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289716 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Minerva, helmeted, draped, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MINERVA AVG
-/-//SPQR
Translation:
Minerva Augusta.
Minerva, the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 260 and 268 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be minted with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, as seen in the intricate designs and inscriptions on the Antoninianus coin.
