© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina PIETAS AVG or PIETAS AVGVST; Pietas
| Silver | 2.7 g | 20.5 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 | 2.7 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG or PIETAS AVGVST
-/-//-
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.13–3.13 g;Diameter varies: 19.76–21.25 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 Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, on the reverse side, which was a rare occurrence for a Roman coin during that time period.
