© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina ROMAE AETERNAE
| Silver | 3.3 g | 21 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 | 255-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289611 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Gallienus, receiving Victory from Roma, seated left, holding spear in left hand. Officina mark at the top centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ROMAE AETERNAE
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Translation:
Romae Aeternae.
Everlasting Rome.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.59–3.89 g;Diameter varies: 19–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Variant without wreath or star
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 intelligence. She was a powerful and influential empress, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in Roman society at the time.
