© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Saloninus as Caesar PIETAS AVG
| 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 | 256-260 |
| 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 |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289761 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 84% |
Reverse
Sacrificial implements.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVG
Translation:
Pietas Augusti.
Piety of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 1.8–4.3 g;Diameter varies: 17–23.6 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 an image of Saloninus, who was a Caesar (junior emperor) during the reign of Emperor Gallienus. Saloninus was known for his military campaigns against the Germanic tribes and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's borders. The coin's design, which includes the goddess Pietas (representing piety and devotion to the emperor) on the reverse, suggests that Saloninus was trying to promote his image as a pious and devoted leader.
