Salonina, Augusta, BI Antoninianus, Antiochia Mint, Circa 266/7 – Venus

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Roman Imperial, Salonina, Augusta, 254-268 AD, BI Antoninianus (silvered bronze, 3.92g, 20.7mm), Antiochia Mint, Circa 266/7
Obv: SALONINA AVG; Diademed and draped bust of Salonina set to right on crescent
Rev: VENVS AVG / P XV; Venus standing front, head to left, holding helmet in her right hand and spear in her left, and left leaning on shield set on ground
Ref: Cohen 113. MIR 1671l Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (nice earthen patina)
Note: Salonina held the prestigious title of Augusta during the Roman Empire, indicating her status as the wife of an emperor. Her reign coincided with a period of significant political and social change within the empire. The Antoninianus of Salonina serves as a representation of both her status as Augusta and the religious symbolism associated with Venus. The imagery and inscriptions on the coin would have conveyed messages of authority, protection, and divine favor to the people of Rome and the wider empire. The coin was minted during a tumultuous period in Roman history, marked by internal strife and external threats. Salonina’s reign as Augusta coincided with significant military campaigns and political challenges faced by the Roman Empire. In conclusion, the Antoninianus of Salonina provides valuable insights into the political and religious symbolism of Roman coinage during the third century AD.

 

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