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Aureus - Cornelia Salonina VICT GAL AVG; Victory
| Gold | 6.5 g | 23 mm |
| 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 | 6.5 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288419 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Three Victories, winged, draped, standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VICT GAL AVG
Translation:
Victoria Gallieni Augusti.
Victory of emperor (Augustus) Gallienus.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Cornelia Salonina coin is that it features the image of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, which was a common motif in Roman coinage, particularly during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD). The image of Victory was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's military prowess and dominance.
