Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 258-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289613 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
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 a depiction of the goddess Vesta on the reverse (back side). Vesta was the Roman goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was often associated with the Roman state and its leaders. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
