Saloninus - Caesar (258-260 A.D.), Augustus (260 A.D) - Billon Antoninianus - 20.63mm, 4.45g |
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Obverse - P COR SAL VALERIANVS CAES Saloninus, his radiate and draped bust right. |
Reverse - DII NVTRITORES (to the 'nourishing gods') Jupiter, naked, mante on arm, standing left, holding scepter and presenting a small Victory to Saloninus standing right in military attire. |
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Minted at the Eastern field-mint (possibly Cyzicus) in 258 A.D. Reference: Webb, P.H., "Roman Imperial Coinage", Volume 5, Part 1 (RIC), p127, nr. 35. Sear, D.R., "Roman Coins and their Values" (RCV Millennium Edition), Vol. 3, p338, nr. 10765. Cohen, H, "Descriptions Historique des Monnaies frappees sous l'Empire Romain" (C), Volume 5, p519, nr. 21. Seaby, H.A. & Sear, D.R., "Roman Silver Coins" (RSC), Volume 4, p120, nr. 21. Van Meter, D., "Handbook of Roman Imperial Coins" (VM), p253, nr 2. Suarez, R., "Encyclopedia of Roman Imperial Coins II" (ERIC II), p503, nr.32 (B6, O11, R4, T7, M2) Kampmann, U., "Die Münzen der römischen Kaiserzeit", 2nd edition, (Kampmann) p327, nr. 93.2. Quality: Very Fine Rarity: S (Scarce). |