© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Quinarius - Cornelia Salonina PIETAS AVGG
| Silver | 1.1 g | 15 mm |
| 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 | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 1.1 g |
| Diameter | 15 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Salonina, draped, seated left, with three children.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Quinarius - Cornelia Salonina (PIETAS AVGG) coin is that it features an image of Cornelia Salonina, the wife of Roman Emperor Gallus, on the obverse (front side), which was a rare occurrence for a Roman coin at that time, as women were not typically depicted on coins. This suggests that Cornelia Salonina held a significant status and influence during her time.
