© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | 3.1 g | 21 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 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289655 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VESTA
-/-//Q
Comment
Mass varies: 2.144–4.15 g;Diameter varies: 18.8–23 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 Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on one side, and Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, on the other. This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire, as the traditional Roman pantheon was being replaced by Christianity. The inclusion of Vesta, a goddess associated with family and domesticity, and Cornelia Salonina, a powerful woman who played a significant role in Roman politics, highlights the complex and multifaceted nature of Roman culture during this period.
