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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Saloninus as Caesar PRINCIP IVVENT
| Bronze | 10.3 g | - |
| 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 | 257-258 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289784 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saloninus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIP IVVENT
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the 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. Despite his achievements, he was assassinated in 260 AD, just three years after this coin was minted.
