Quinarius - Cornelia Salonina VESTA; Vesta
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 253-258 |
| Value | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289584 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Vesta, draped, standing or seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre or torch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VESTA
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius - Cornelia Salonina coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan Decius (249-251 AD), who was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military strength. The coin's design features a portrait of Cornelia Salonina, the empress, on the obverse, and a representation of the goddess Vesta on the reverse. Vesta was the goddess of the hearth, home, and family, and was considered an important deity in ancient Roman religion and culture. The coin's silver content and intricate design make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists and historians today.