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Tetradrachm - Salonina Eirene
| Billon | 9 g | 23 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 264-265 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#337448 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Eirene standing left, draped, holding olive branch in right hand raised and transverse sceptre with left hand against her; palm leaning left in left field; regnal year in right field.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
IB
L
Translation: Twelfth year
Comment
The dating is based on the regnal year of Gallienus, husband of Salonina.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Salonina (also known as Eirene), the wife of Emperor Gallienus, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) depicts a standing figure of the goddess Athena. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and its production was likely an attempt to stabilize the economy and maintain public confidence in the government. Despite the challenges of the time, the Tetradrachm - Salonina (Eirene) coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
