© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VENVS GENETRIX; Venus
| Silver | 3 g | 19 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 | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289653 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet or apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, Cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS GENETRIX
S/-//-
Translation:
Venus Genetrix.
Mother Venus.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.2–4.09 g;Diameter varies: 17.25–20 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 mother of the emperor Gallienus, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability, yet it still managed to produce beautiful and intricate coins like this one.
