How do you identify RIC V Salonina (2) 79?

The obverse depicts Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent with the inscription SALONINA AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar with the inscription PIETAS AVG or PIETAS AVGVST. Portrait type: diademed.

What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina (2) 79?

RIC V Salonina (2) 79 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.13g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

Gallienus Antoninianus, Pietas (RIC V Salonina 79)

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC V Salonina (2) 79

Ruler

Gallienus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

260 AD-268 AD

Mint

Siscia

Metal

Silver

Weight

3.13g

Diameter

20mm

Die Axis

5 h

Portrait Type

diademed

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

SALONINA AVG

Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent

Reverse

PIETAS AVG or PIETAS AVGVST

Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar

About This Type

This RIC V Salonina (2) 79 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD), struck at the Siscia mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.13g, 20mm diameter.

About the Antoninianus

The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.

About the Siscia Mint

Siscia (modern Sisak, Croatia) was a major late Roman mint, operating from the late third century through the late fourth century. It produced large quantities of bronze coinage for the Danube frontier region.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Salonina (2) 79?: RIC V Salonina (2) 79 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) struck at the Siscia mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Salonina (2) 79.
How do you identify RIC V Salonina (2) 79?: The obverse depicts Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent with the inscription SALONINA AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, draped, standing left, sacrificing at altar with the inscription PIETAS AVG or PIETAS AVGVST. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina (2) 79?: RIC V Salonina (2) 79 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.13g, diameter 20mm, die axis 5 h, struck.