Quinarius - Saloninus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Silver Quinarius (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289782 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Saloninus, standing left, holding ensign in each hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Quinarius coin featuring Saloninus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) was minted during a time of significant political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD), who was facing numerous challenges, including constant barbarian invasions, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Quinarius coin remained a popular denomination and was widely used in trade and commerce throughout the empire.