© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VENVS VICT; Venus
| Silver | 3.7 g | 18 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 18 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289690 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and resting left hand on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS VICT
-/-//MS
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
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 external threats and internal political instability, and the image of Venus may have been intended to promote peace and prosperity. Additionally, the fact that Cornelia Salonina is featured on the coin suggests that she played an important role in Roman society and politics during this time period.
