© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VESTA FELIX; Vesta
| Silver | 3.1 g | 21.5 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 | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289692 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VESTA FELIX
S/-//-
Translation:
Vesta Felix.
Vesta the fortunate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.82–3.18 g;Diameter varies: 21–22.12 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 the image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family, on one side, and Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions, civil wars, and economic instability, yet it still managed to produce beautiful and durable coins like this one.
