As - Cornelia Salonina PIETAS AVGG S C
| Bronze | 2.8 g | - |
| 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 2.8 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Salonina, draped, seated left, with three children.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.41–3.15 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cornelia Salonina, who was a prominent Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Gallienus. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and piety, and was revered as a model of Roman womanhood. The coin's design, which includes an image of Cornelia Salonina with the inscription "PIETAS AVGG S C" (meaning "Piety of the Augusti"), reflects her importance and influence during her time.
