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RIC V Salonina (2) 30

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Salonina (2) 30. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent, with the legend SALONINA AVG.

The reverse shows venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet or apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, Cupid, with the legend VENVS GENETRIX.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

This silver antoninianus was issued at the mint of Rome under the authority of Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 253 to 268. Gallienus initially governed jointly with his father Valerian until 260, before ruling alone during the Crisis of the Third Century until his assassination in 268. His reign was marked by military conflict against Germanic tribes and multiple usurpers.

The antoninianus was introduced in early 215 as a denomination thought to be valued at two denarii. On issues depicting imperial women, such as this piece bearing the obverse legend "SALONINA AVG" for Salonina, the bust rested upon a crescent moon to indicate the double denomination, contrasting with the radiate crown used for emperors. The reverse features Venus accompanied by Cupid, inscribed "VENVS GENETRIX".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Gallienus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent
Reverse
Venus, draped, standing left, holding helmet or apple in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at her feet, Cupid
Obverse legend
SALONINA AVG
Reverse legend
VENVS GENETRIX

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Salonina (2) 30
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
SALONINA AVG
Reverse legend to match
VENVS GENETRIX
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.

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