Roman — Roman; 258-260
Coin, radiate
A base silver radiate coin of Saloninus. Saloninus was appointed Caesar (Crown Prince) by his father, the Emperor Gallienus, in AD 258. Saloninus was briefly proclaimed emperor in AD 260 before he was usurped by Postumus and murdered by his supporters. This coin was minted in Gaul, AD 258-260.
Obv: Draped(?), cuirassed(?), radiate bust of Saloninus, facing right. Obv inscription: [SAL VALERIAN]VS CA[ES]. Rev: Spes, advancing left, holding a flower and raising the hem of her dress. Rev inscription: SPES [PVBLICA].
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.124, c.f. 13.
Ref: Cunetio (2009), p.106, c.f. 745.
Condition: G/fr.
- Category:
- Roman
- Object ID:
- N666
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Saloninus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 258-260
- Material:
copper alloy, silver
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 18 mm, WT 1.6 g, Axis 4
- Part of:
- —
- On display:
- —
- Record quality:
- 100%
- Part of this object:
- —
- Owner Status & Credit:
Long-term loan
Thomas Layton Trust
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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