© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Saloninus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
| Bronze | 7.9 g | 24 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 | 257-258 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 7.9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289785 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saloninus, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C
Translation:
Principi Juventutis. Senatus Consultum.
To the prince of the youth. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 5.54–9.73 g;Diameter varies: 23.5–24 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) of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD. He was known for his military campaigns and was eventually assassinated during a revolt in 260 AD. The coin's design and inscription, which includes the phrase "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS S C" (meaning "to the prince of youth"), reflects the importance of Saloninus' position and the power he held during his reign.
