Aureus - Cornelia Salonina VESTA; Vesta
| 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 | 253-257 |
| 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#289562 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Cornelia Salonina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD) and features the image of Vesta, the Roman goddess of the hearth and home, on the reverse side. Vesta was an important deity in ancient Roman religion and was often depicted as a matronly figure, symbolizing the warmth and safety of the home. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea of the Roman Empire as a protector and guardian of the domestic sphere, and the image of Vesta was meant to evoke a sense of stability and continuity in a time of political upheaval.
