![Denarius - Cornelia Salonina ([FELICI]TATIS) (260-268) front](/no-image-1.svg)
![Denarius - Cornelia Salonina ([FELICI]TATIS) (260-268) back](/no-image-2.svg)
Denarius - Cornelia Salonina [FELICI]TATIS
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288422 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Victory, winged, draped, seated left; at her feet, Salonina (?) and two children standing left; to right, third child standing by chair.
Script: Latin
Lettering: [FELICI]TATIS
Translation:
Felicitas.
Good fortune.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Denarius - Cornelia Salonina coin is that it features the image of Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a felicitas, a symbol of good luck and prosperity in ancient Roman culture. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and its production was likely intended to promote the legitimacy and stability of the ruling dynasty. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin's design and craftsmanship are considered to be of high quality, reflecting the enduring artistic and cultural achievements of ancient Rome.