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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina PIETAS AVG or PIETAS AVGVST; Pietas
| Silver | 2.8 g | 19 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 | 2.8 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, holding box of perfumes.
Mintmark in fields and/or exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG or PIETAS AVGVST
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.9–3.53 g;Diameter varies: 18–20.14 mm;
Example Mintmark P/II//-
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Roman Empire continued to be an important symbol of power and authority, with coins like the Antoninianus serving as a means of propaganda and a reflection of the emperor's image and policies.
