Sestertius - Cornelia Salonina AEQVITAS PVBLICA S C; Tres Monetae
| 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289585 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tres Monetae, draped, each holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; at their feet, piles of money.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS PVBLICA S C
Translation:
Aequitas Publica. Senatus Consultum.
Aequity of the public. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Cornelia Salonina, who was a prominent Roman empress and the wife of Emperor Trebonianus Gallus. She was known for her intelligence, wisdom, and political influence, and her image on the coin reflects her importance in Roman society at the time.
