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Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3.36 g | 20.00 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 | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.36 g |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Thickness | 1.13 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, seated left, raising right hand to veil and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae.
Purity of the empress.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Gallienus to promote the cult of the Roman gods, and the image of Pudicitia (modesty) on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's commitment to traditional Roman values. Despite the coin's focus on modesty, it's interesting to note that Gallienus was known for his controversial and unconventional lifestyle, which included multiple marriages and relationships with men.
