RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2 Salonina obverse, Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right Obverse
RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2 Salonina reverse, Gallienus and Salonina clasping hands Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference
RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2
Ruler
Salonina
Issued under
Valerian
Denomination
Antoninianus
Date
255 AD-258 AD
Metal
Silver
Weight
3.55g
Diameter
23mm
Die Axis
5 h
Portrait Type
diademed
Manufacturing
struck

Obverse

CORN SALONINA AVG

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

Reverse

CONCORDIA AVGG

Gallienus and Salonina clasping hands

About This Type

This RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2 is an antoninianus of Salonina, issued under Valerian (255 AD-258 AD). The reverse depicts Gallienus and Salonina clasping hands. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.55g, 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 63: Subtype 2?
RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2 is a Silver Antoninianus of Salonina issued under Valerian (255 AD-258 AD) cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2.
How do you identify RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2?
The obverse depicts Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, on crescent, right with the inscription CORN SALONINA AVG. The reverse depicts Gallienus and Salonina clasping hands with the inscription CONCORDIA AVGG. Portrait type: diademed.
What are the physical specifications of RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2?
RIC V Salonina 63: Subtype 2 was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.55g, diameter 23mm, die axis 5 h, struck.

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