RIC V Salonina (2) 90 Gallienus obverse, Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent Obverse
RIC V Salonina (2) 90 Gallienus reverse, Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand Reverse

Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen

Catalog Reference
RIC V Salonina (2) 90
Ruler
Gallienus
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
260 AD-268 AD
Metal
Silver
Weight
4.22g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
12 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

SALONINA AVG

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

Reverse

CERERI AVG

Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand

About This Type

This RIC V Salonina (2) 90 is an antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD). The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 4.22g, 23mm 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC V Salonina (2) 90?
RIC V Salonina (2) 90 is a Silver Antoninianus of Gallienus (260 AD-268 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Salonina (2) 90.
How do you identify RIC V Salonina (2) 90?
The obverse depicts Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent with the inscription SALONINA AVG. The reverse depicts Ceres, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and torch in left hand with the inscription CERERI AVG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina (2) 90?
RIC V Salonina (2) 90 was struck in Silver, standard weight 4.22g, diameter 23mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

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