Sestertius - Cornelia Salonina FECVNDITAS AVG S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 17.4 g | 34 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 17.4 g |
| Diameter | 34 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289586 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding infant in arms; to left, child standing.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG S C
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial fertility. 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, the mother of the Roman emperor Philip II, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears an image of Fecunditas, the Roman goddess of fertility and abundance. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing economic challenges and political instability, and the image of Fecunditas was likely intended to promote the idea of prosperity and abundance.
