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© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Saloninus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Gold | 2.1 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 | 2.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289770 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saloninus, standing left, holding ensign and sceptre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the 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 an 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. The coin's inscription, "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS," translates to "to the prince of youth," which highlights Saloninus's role as a young and influential leader.
