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Antoninianus - Saloninus SPES PVBLICA; Spes
258 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289766 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Spes, draped, walking right, holding flower in right hand and raising robe with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SPES PVBLICA
Translation:
Spes Publica.
Hope of the public.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced during the reign of Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD, and it was the first Roman coin to feature a portrait of the emperor's wife, Julia Domna. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which typically featured images of gods, goddesses, or other mythological figures. The inclusion of Julia Domna's portrait on the coin was seen as a way to promote the emperor's family and reinforce his authority.
