As - Cornelia Salonina VENVS VICTRIX; Venus
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289677 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, standing right, leaning on column, holding apple or helmet.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
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 wife of Emperor Gallienus, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing significant challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability, yet it still managed to produce beautiful and lasting works of art like this coin.
