© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Saloninus as Caesar DII NVTRITORES; Victory
| Silver | 2.9 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Saloninus (Publius Licinius Cornelius Saloninus) (260) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 255-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak over shoulders, standing left, presenting Victory to Saloninus, in military attire.
Script: Latin
Lettering: DII NVTRITORES
Translation:
Dii Nuritores.
The fostering gods.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.4–3.54 g;Diameter varies: 20–21.6 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Victory (DII NVTRITORES) on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. The image of Victory was used to symbolize the Roman Empire's military conquests and the power of its rulers.
