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Aureus - Saloninus as Caesar PIETAS AVGG
| Gold | 2.5 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 | 256-260 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289768 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sacrificial implements.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.31–2.75 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus coin featuring Saloninus as Caesar is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 256 and 260 AD, a period marked by political instability, military conflicts, and economic challenges. Despite these challenges, the coin still maintains a high level of craftsmanship and beauty, showcasing the enduring artistic and cultural achievements of the Roman Empire.
