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Aureus - Saloninus PIETAS AVGG

Features

Issuer RomeRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type Standard circulation coins
Years 256-260
Value Aureus (25⁄2)
Currency Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition Gold
Weight 2.5 g
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
289768
References RIC V.1# 17
Percy H. Webb, Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham; 1927. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 5.1. Valerian to Florian (AD 253–276). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom.
, OCRE# ric.5.sals.17
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/)

Obverse

Bust of Saloninus, head bare, draped, right.

Script: Latin

Lettering: LIC COR SAL VALERIANVS N CAES

Unabridged legend: Licinius Cornelius Saloninus Valerianus Nobilissimus Caesar.

Translation: Licinius Cornelius Saloninus Valerianus, the most noble Caesar.

Reverse

Sacrificial implements.

Script: Latin

Lettering: PIETAS AVGG

Unabridged legend: Pietas Duorum Augustorum.

Translation: Piety of the two emperors.

Mint

Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)

Comments

Mass varies: 2.31–2.75 g;

Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

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