© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 3.1 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289579 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 2.33–3.73 g;Diameter varies: 18–22.1 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Cornelia Salonina (VESTA; Vesta) was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD) and was part of a series of coins that honored the emperor's family members. The coin's design features a portrait of Cornelia Salonina on the obverse (front side) and the goddess Vesta on the reverse (back side). Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was often depicted holding a scepter and a flaming torch. The coin's silver content and relatively small weight of 3.1 grams made it a valuable and highly sought-after currency during its time.
