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RIC V Salonina 63

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Salonina 63. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus; Valerian. Mint: Uncertain value. The obverse shows bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right, with the legend CORN SALONINA AVG. The reverse shows gallienus and Salonina clasping hands, with the legend CONCORDIA AVGG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

During the Crisis of the Third Century, Valerian became Roman emperor in September 253 and had his son Gallienus elevated to the rank of Augustus. The two co-ruled the Roman Empire, with Valerian administering the east and Gallienus governing the west, until Valerian was defeated and captured at Edessa in 260.

This silver antoninianus was produced under the authority of Gallienus and Valerian for Salonina. Originally introduced under Caracalla in early 215 AD with an estimated value of two denarii, the denomination featured a crescent moon beneath the bust when depicting an empress. The reverse portrays Gallienus and Salonina clasping hands accompanied by the inscription "CONCORDIA AVGG", while the obverse displays Salonina with the legend "CORN SALONINA AVG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Uncertain value
Authority
Gallienus; Valerian

Design

Obverse
Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right
Reverse
Gallienus and Salonina clasping hands
Obverse legend
CORN SALONINA AVG
Reverse legend
CONCORDIA AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Salonina 63
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
CORN SALONINA AVG
Reverse legend to match
CONCORDIA AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

Documentation checklist

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