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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 4 g | 23 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 | 257-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 4 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, seated left, holding Victory in right hand and palm in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Mass varies: 3.53–4.83 g;Diameter varies: 22.4–23 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 female members of the imperial family. 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 goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was often associated with the Roman state and its leaders. The coin's silver content and relatively low weight (4 grams) suggest that it was intended for circulation among the general population, rather than being a high-denomination coin reserved for the wealthy elite.
