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Tetradrachm - Salonina LIA; Year
| Billon | 10 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Alexandria (Egypt) |
|---|---|
| Empress | Cornelia Salonina (Julia Cornelia Salonina) (254-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 263-264 |
| Value | Tetradrachm (4) |
| Currency | Drachm |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Thickness | 3.75 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#409282 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Homonoia enthroned left, wearing chiton and peplos, her right hand raised and holding double cornuacopiae with her left; L IA before.
Script: Greek
Lettering: LIA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Salonina, the wife of Emperor Gallienus, on one side, while the other side depicts a radiate crowned bust of Gallienus himself. 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 maintain stability and continuity in the empire's currency. Despite the challenges of the time, the Tetradrachm - Salonina coin remains a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists today.
