Aureus - Cornelia Salonina VENVS VICTRIX; 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 | 256-257 |
| 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#289561 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS VICTRIX
Translation:
Venus Victrix.
Venus Victorious.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Cornelia Salonina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus, who was known for his love of Greek culture and art. As a result, the coin features a depiction of the goddess Venus, who was an important figure in Greek mythology, on the obverse (front side). The reverse (back side) of the coin features the legend "VENVS VICTRIX," which means "Venus the Victorious." This coin is a rare and valuable example of Roman numismatics and is highly sought after by collectors.
