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RIC V Salonina (2) 65

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC V Salonina (2) 65. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Gallienus. Mint: Mediolanum. The obverse shows bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent, with the legend SALONINA AVG.

The reverse shows venus, draped, standing left, holding sceptre and child or apple and sceptre; at her feet, Cupid, with the legend VENVS FELIX.

Evidence at a glance

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Photograph views
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Catalogue references
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Historical context

Gallienus ruled the Roman Empire jointly with his father Valerian from 253 to 260, and subsequently as sole emperor until his death in September 268. His reign took place during the Crisis of the Third Century, marked by civil conflict, Germanic incursions, and the secession of provinces. Gallienus maintained military activity around Mediolanum, destroying an Alemanni force there in 259.

Struck at Mediolanum under the authority of Gallienus, this silver antoninianus was produced as part of an imperial denomination introduced in early 215 AD and thought to have been valued at two denarii. The antoninianus typically identified female imperial portraiture by placing the bust upon a crescent moon, as seen here with the obverse depiction of Salonina accompanied by the inscription SALONINA AVG. The reverse design presents Venus with Cupid alongside the legend VENVS FELIX.

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Mediolanum
Authority
Gallienus

Design

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

Identification

Type reference
RIC V Salonina (2) 65
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
SALONINA AVG
Reverse legend to match
VENVS FELIX
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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