Aureus - Cornelia Salonina VENVS FELIX; Venus
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289569 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, seated left, holding sceptre in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS FELIX
Translation:
Venus Felix.
Venus bringing fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Cornelia Salonina coin features the image of Venus, the Roman goddess of love and beauty, on one side, and the empress Cornelia Salonina on the other. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who was known for his love of Greek culture and art, and it is believed that the image of Venus was inspired by a famous Greek statue of the goddess. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact, and it is a testament to the artistic and cultural achievements of the Roman Empire during that time.