© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina PIETAS AVG; Pietas
| Silver | 3 g | - |
| 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 | 3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289645 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, holding box of perfumes.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIETAS AVG
-/P//-
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.008–3.01 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
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 economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 260 to 268 AD, a period marked by civil wars, barbarian invasions, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and artistic detail, showcasing the resilience and skill of the Roman minting process.
