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Quinarius Aureus - Cornelia Salonina FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas
| Gold | 2.2 g | - |
| 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 | Gold Quinarius (25⁄4) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding infant in arms; at her feet, child.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius Aureus - Cornelia Salonina coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Fecunditas, who represents fertility and abundance, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of fertility and prosperity in Roman culture and suggests that the coin was minted during a time of economic growth and prosperity. Additionally, the coin's gold content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
