Salonina Antoninianus, A.D.267. Sold.

Description

SALONINA, wife of Gallienus, A.D. 253-268.

Antoninianus, struck in A.D. 267 at Antioch.

Obverse: Diademed and draped bust to right, on crescent.

Legend: SALONONA AVG.

Reverse: Venus standing left, holding helmet and spear at her side; PXV in exergue.

Cornelis Salonina wife of Gallienus and mother of valerian II and Saloninus:

She was murdered with her husband in A.D. 268.

Silver, 3.28g, 21.5mm (max).

RIC V86.

Grade, Fine and toned.

SOLD.