Archaeology — Roman; 256-258; Reece Period 12 (Gordian III to Valerian)
Coin, radiate
A base silver radiate 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 possibly minted in Mediolanum (modern day Milan, Italy), AD 256-258.
Obv: Draped, cuirassed(?), radiate bust of Saloninus, facing right. Obv inscription: Illegible. Rev: The emperor, standing left, holding a baton in his right hand and a vertical spear in the left, to the right is a military standard. Rev inscription: [PRIN]CIPI IVVEN[T]...
Ref: RIC V (1972), p.124, no.10ff.
Ref: Cunetio (2009), p.106, c.f.758ff.
Condition: G/VG.
- Category:
- Archaeology
- Object ID:
- DGH86[264/0]<50>
- Object name:
- coin, radiate
- Artist/Maker:
- Saloninus, -
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- Production date:
- Roman; 256-258; Reece Period 12 (Gordian III to Valerian)
- Material:
copper alloy
- Measurements/duration:
- DM 15 mm, WT 2.60 g, Axis 6
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- Record quality:
- 100%
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- Owner Status & Credit:
Archaeological archive
- Copyright holder:
digital image © London Museum
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