© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
As - Cornelia Salonina VENVS GENETRIX S C; Venus
| Bronze | 9.3 g | - |
| 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289676 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, Cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VENVS GENETRIX S C
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Translation:
Venus Genetrix. Senatus Consultum.
Mother Venus. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.46–15 g;Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and an image of Cornelia Salonina, the mother of the emperor Gallienus, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was transitioning from a republic to an empire, and it reflects the cultural and political changes that were taking place during that period.
