© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Cornelia Salonina IVNO REGINA S C; Juno
| Bronze | 9.3 g | 23.5 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 | 255-256 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 23.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289595 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA S C
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae. Senatus Consultum.
To Queen Juno. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.15–11.19 g;Diameter varies: 23.3–24 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 Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability, which ultimately led to the fall of the Roman Empire in the 5th century AD. Despite these challenges, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman culture and art, and its preservation provides valuable insights into the lives of the people who lived during that time.
