Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina PAX AVG; Pax
| 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#289642 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pax, draped, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PAX AVG
T/-//-
Translation:
Pax Augusti.
Peace of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
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, known as the "Crisis of the Third Century." This period saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be produced, with the Antoninianus denomination being introduced during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD). The coin's design, featuring the image of Cornelia Salonina, was likely meant to promote the ideals of peace and stability, as symbolized by the goddess Pax (Peace) depicted on the reverse side of the coin.