Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VENVS FELIX; Venus
| Silver | 4.4 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 | 4.4 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289688 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding sceptre and child or apple and sceptre; at her feet, Cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS FELIX
-/P//-
Translation:
Venus Felix.
Venus bringing fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the Roman Empire continued to be a symbol of its power and influence, and coins like the Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina remain an important part of numismatic history.
