Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina PIETAS AVGG; Pietas
| Silver | 2.1 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.1 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289574 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.91–2.23 g;Diameter varies: 18–21 mm;
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, who was known for her beauty and virtues. She was often depicted on coins as a symbol of piety and family values, and her image was used to promote the idea of a stable and prosperous Roman Empire.
