© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Saloninus as Caesar PRINC IVVENT
| Silver | 3.1 g | 23 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 | 256-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289762 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Saloninus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, one or two ensigns.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENT
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.73–3.32 g;Diameter varies: 20.7–25 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 relatively minor Roman emperor, but the coin itself is quite rare and valuable among collectors. This is because the coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and many coins from this period are highly sought after by collectors. Additionally, the fact that it's made of silver and weighs 3.1g makes it a unique piece of history.
