Dupondius - Cornelia Salonina IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | 255-256 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289590 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO REGINA
Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To queen Juno.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Cornelia Salonina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD), who was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to stabilize the Roman Empire's economy. The coin's design features Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the obverse (front side), and Cornelia Salonina, the empress, on the reverse (back side). The coin's bronze composition was a common material used for coins during this time period, as it was durable and less expensive than other metals.