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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VENVS AVG; Venus
| Silver | 3.3 g | 20 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 | 267-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289709 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and spear in left hand; beside her, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS AVG
-/-//PXV
Translation:
Venus Augusta.
Venus, the venerable.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.567–4.53 g;Diameter varies: 16–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, is notable for its depiction of the goddess Venus on the reverse side. Venus was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often associated with love, beauty, and fertility. The inclusion of Venus on this coin may have been a way to promote the idea of Roman prosperity and abundance during a time of political and military turmoil.
