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Fecunditas Reverse on Antoninianus of GallienusGallienus Antoniniani

Fecunditas Reverse on Antonianus of Gallienus
Antoniniani
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Fecunditas - Fecundity - Fertility
Fecundity was recognised as a Roman divinity by Nero, who erected a statue to her.
Fecundity means fertility, and it is usually understood to be a female attribute. It is therefore more frequently found on the coins of empresses, and unusual for it to occur on coins of an emperor.
Fecundity is always portrayed as a female figure with a number of children, being held or standing at her feet.
On the coins of Gallienus, it is possible that this reverse occurs in error, and was intended to be used on coins of his wife Salonina.

Obverse:
Radiate crowned head of Gallienus facing right.
GALLIENUS AUG.

Reverse
A woman standing, extending her right hand over a figure of a small child standing beside her. In her right arm she carries a cornucopia - a horn of plenty.
FECUNDITAS AUG

Grade and Price
about Fine, scarce, £30 / $50


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