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Roman Empire, Salonina (wife of Gallienus), AR Antoninanus

253-259 AD, Cologne mint

Roman Empire, Salonina (wife of Gallienus), AR Antoninanus
Roman Empire, Salonina (wife of Gallienus), AR Antoninanus
Roman Empire, Salonina (wife of Gallienus), AR Antoninanus
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Article code:  15-2005
Salonina, wife of Gallienus.
Imperial Issue, minted during the Joint Reign of Gallienus and Valerian I (253-259 AD).

Obverse: Diademed bust right on crescent.
Legend: SALONINA AVG.
Reverse: Venus seated left, holding sceptre, reaching for child before her.
Legend: VEN-V-S FELIX.

Diameter: 21,6 mm
Weight: 3,39 grams
RIC 7; Göbl 898c
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Augusta Salonina was the wife of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD) and mother of Valerian II, Saloninus and Marinianus.
Gallienus ruled during the Crisis of the Third Century which nearly caused the collapse of the Roman Empire. He was victorious against the Germanic tribes, suppressed many revolts and was the first to commission cavalry units that could be quickly despatched anywhere in the Empire.
Her fate after the murder of her husband Gallienus during the siege of Mediolanum in 268 is unknown.

Gallienus: Roman Emperor with his father Valerian 253-260 AD and sole Emperor 260-268 AD.
He ruled during the Crisis of the Third Century which nearly caused the collapse of the Roman Empire.
He was victorious against the Germanic tribes, suppressed many revolts and was the first to commission cavalry units that could be quickly despatched anywhere in the Empire.

Features and Specifications

Period Roman
Category Coins
Material Silver
Country Roman Empire
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