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© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Aureus - Saloninus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Gold | 4 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | 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 | 4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289771 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saloninus, standing left, holding baton in right hand and trophy in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Unabridged legend: Principi Juventutis.
Translation: To the prince of the youth.
Comment
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 significant political upheaval in the Roman Empire. Saloninus was a short-lived emperor who ruled for only a few months in 260 AD before being killed in a military revolt. Despite his brief reign, his coinage remains an important historical artifact, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during this tumultuous period.
