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Aureus - Saloninus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Gold | 4.9 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 | 256-258 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.9 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289755 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saloninus, standing left, holding baton in right hand and spear in left hand; to right, trophy and shields.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Mass varies: 4.22–5.63 g;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 a rare portrait of Saloninus, who was a Caesar of the Roman Empire for a brief period of time, from 256 to 258 AD. The coin's obverse side shows Saloninus's bust, with the legend "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS" surrounding it, which translates to "to the prince of youth." This coin is a valuable piece of history for numismatists and historians, as it provides insight into the political and economic climate of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
