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© British Museum
Tetradrachm - Salonina L Ε; Year
| Billon | 12 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-258 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#408502 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in beak
Script: Greek
Lettering: L Ε
Translation: Year 5
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Salonina, 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, which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions. Despite these challenges, the production of coins like this one continued, serving as a symbol of the empire's resilience and enduring power.
