Dupondius - Cornelia Salonina VENVS GENETRIX S C; Venus
Features
| 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 coins |
| Years | 257-258 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 289592 |
| References | RIC V.1# 50 Percy H. Webb, Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1927. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 5.1. Valerian to Florian (AD 253–276). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.5.sala(1).50Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CORN SALONINA AVG
Translation:
Cornelia Salonina Augusta.
The venerable Cornelia Salonina.
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, Cupid.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VENVS GENETRIX S C
Translation:
Venus Genetrix. Senatus Consultum.
Mother Venus. Decree of the senate.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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