Antoninianus - Cornelia Salonina VICTORIA…; Victory
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated left, holding shield in right hand and palm in left hand; beside her, shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICTORIA…
Translation: Victory.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD, and it was meant to be a double denomination of the standard denarius coin. However, due to inflation, the value of the Antoninianus coin depreciated quickly, and by the time Cornelia Salonina was featured on the coin (260-268 AD), it was worth only a fraction of its original value. Despite this, the coin remained in circulation until the late 4th century AD, and it remains a popular collector's item today.
