Dupondius - Gallienus SALONINA AVG
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288423 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SALONINA AVG
Translation:
Salonina Augusta.
The venerable Salonina.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Dupondius - Gallienus (SALONINA AVG) coin is that it features an image of Salonina, the wife of Gallienus, on the reverse side, which was a rare occurrence in Roman coinage as women were not typically depicted on coins during that time period.
