Antoninianus - Cornelia Supera VESTA; Vesta
253 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Cornelia Supera (Gaia Cornelia Supera) (253) |
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| 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#284708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, seated left, holding palladium in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
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 the first Roman coin to feature a woman, Cornelia Supera, on its reverse side. She was the mother of the emperor and was revered as a symbol of maternal virtue and family values. The coin's design was meant to promote the emperor's image as a strong and benevolent leader who valued family and tradition.
