Salonina, Augusta (Gallienus Wife), BI Antoninianus, Antioch Mint, 263 AD – Juno

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Roman Imperial, Salonina, Gallienus Wife, 254-268 AD, BI Antoninianus (billon, 3.07g, 21.5mm), Antioch Mint, 263 AD
Obv:  SALONINA AVG; Diademed and draped bust of Salonina set to right on crescent
Rev: IVNO REGINA; Juno standing front, head to left, holding patera in her right hand and long scepter in her left; to left, peacock standing left, head turned to right, star in exergue
Ref: RIC 92 Rarity/Choice: Common, aVF
Note: Salonina was the wife of Roman Emperor Gallienus and held the title of Augusta from AD 254 to 268. As Augusta, she played a significant role in the imperial propaganda of her husband’s reign, often being depicted on coins and public monuments. Her tenure coincided with a period of considerable turmoil known as the Crisis of the Third Century, characterized by internal strife, economic instability, and external threats.  The obverse, depicting Salonina with a diadem and crescent, highlights her elevated status and divine favor. The reverse, featuring Juno with a patera and scepter alongside a peacock, emphasizes religious piety and authority. This coin not only served as a medium of economic exchange but also played a crucial role in reinforcing the legitimacy and stability of the imperial family during a period of significant crisis in the Roman Empire.

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