Saloninus Aureus, Saloninus reverse
RIC V Saloninus 20 · 256 AD · Rome · Issued under Valerian
Obverse
Reverse
Münzkabinett, Staatliche Museen zu Berlin
Obverse
SALON VALERIANVS CAES
Bust of Saloninus, head bare, draped, right
Reverse
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Saloninus, standing left, holding baton in right hand and trophy in left hand
About This Type
This RIC V Saloninus 20 is an aureus of Saloninus, issued under Valerian (256 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Saloninus, standing left, holding baton in right hand and trophy in left hand. Struck in gold at a standard weight of 3.99g, 20mm diameter.
About the Aureus
The aureus was the principal Roman gold denomination, struck from the late Republic through the early fourth century. It typically weighs 7–8 grams and measures 19–21mm. Because gold does not corrode, aurei often survive in exceptional condition compared to silver and bronze issues of the same period.
About the Rome Mint
The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC V Saloninus 20?
- RIC V Saloninus 20 is a Gold Aureus of Saloninus issued under Valerian (256 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC no. RIC V Saloninus 20.
- How do you identify RIC V Saloninus 20?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Saloninus, head bare, draped, right with the inscription SALON VALERIANVS CAES. The reverse depicts Saloninus, standing left, holding baton in right hand and trophy in left hand with the inscription PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS. Portrait type: bare.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC V Saloninus 20?
- RIC V Saloninus 20 was struck in Gold, standard weight 3.99g, diameter 20mm, die axis 12 h, struck.
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