Roman Empire - Billon Antoninianus of Salonina, 262-263AD
Offered is a very pleasing debased Antoninianus issued in the name of Salonina, wife of Gallienus in 262-63AD, Sear#10626, RIC#58, Hunter#25. Minted in Milan, this coin depicts the right facing bust of the Empress surrounded by the inscription SALONINAAVG on the obverse. The reverse depicts the Salonina seated with branch and sceptre, surrounded by the inscription AVGINPACE. Sear notes that this type has been interpreted as a reference to the Empress’s possible Christian leanings.
Displaying substantial detail, and remarkably clean fields, this coin has developed an even, battleship grey patina. An attractive example of a scarce type!
Offered is a very pleasing debased Antoninianus issued in the name of Salonina, wife of Gallienus in 262-63AD, Sear#10626, RIC#58, Hunter#25. Minted in Milan, this coin depicts the right facing bust of the Empress surrounded by the inscription SALONINAAVG on the obverse. The reverse depicts the Salonina seated with branch and sceptre, surrounded by the inscription AVGINPACE. Sear notes that this type has been interpreted as a reference to the Empress’s possible Christian leanings.
Displaying substantial detail, and remarkably clean fields, this coin has developed an even, battleship grey patina. An attractive example of a scarce type!
Offered is a very pleasing debased Antoninianus issued in the name of Salonina, wife of Gallienus in 262-63AD, Sear#10626, RIC#58, Hunter#25. Minted in Milan, this coin depicts the right facing bust of the Empress surrounded by the inscription SALONINAAVG on the obverse. The reverse depicts the Salonina seated with branch and sceptre, surrounded by the inscription AVGINPACE. Sear notes that this type has been interpreted as a reference to the Empress’s possible Christian leanings.
Displaying substantial detail, and remarkably clean fields, this coin has developed an even, battleship grey patina. An attractive example of a scarce type!