© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Silver | 2.6 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289654 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left with or without shield, holding helmet or apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; with or without captive or Cupid at her feet.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS VICTRIX
-/-//-
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Mass varies: 2–3.25 g;Diameter varies: 16–22.03 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 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.
