© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Cornelia Salonina SALONINA AVG
| Gold | 3.9 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALONINA AVG
Translation:
Salonina Augusta.
The venerable Salonina.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Cornelia Salonina (SALONINA AVG) coin is that it features the image of Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, who was known for her beauty and intelligence. She was a powerful and influential empress, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in Roman society at the time.
