Antoninianus - Saloninus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (256-258) front Antoninianus - Saloninus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (256-258) back
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Antoninianus - Saloninus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

 
Silver 3.4 g -
Description
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
3.4 g
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289764
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Saloninus, in military attire, standing left, holding baton and spear; to left, trophy with shields at base.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS

Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.

Comment

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 was still minted with a high level of craftsmanship and attention to detail, indicating that even lesser-known figures were given significant attention in Roman coinage.