Salonina (wife of Gallienus), AR Antoninianus, Asia Mint, 255-258 AD

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Roman Imperial, Salonina (wife of Gallienus), AR Antoninianus (silver, 4.09g, 20mm), Asia Mint, 255-258 AD
Obv: CORN SALONINA AVG; diademed and draped bust right on crescent
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG; Gallienus, laureate and togate, standing right, clasping his right hand with Salonina, on the right, draped and diademed, standing left
Ref:  RIC 63 (Gallienus) Rarity/Choice: Common, VF (some roughness on the surface)
Note: Salonina, also known as Cornelia Salonina, was the wife of Emperor Gallienus, who ruled the Roman Empire from AD 253 to 268. As empress, she played a significant role during a tumultuous period marked by external invasions and internal revolts. Her coinage often depicted her with traditional Roman virtues, emphasizing her status and the stability of the imperial family. The silver antoninianus of Empress Salonina from Asia, minted between AD 255-258, is a noteworthy example of Roman imperial coinage that emphasizes the themes of unity and stability. The obverse, with Salonina’s diademed and draped bust on a crescent, highlights her royal and divine status. The reverse, depicting the clasping hands of the emperor and empress, conveys a message of concord and cooperation essential for maintaining imperial authority during a period of significant challenges. This coin served not only as a medium of economic exchange but also as a tool to reinforce the image of a united and harmonious imperial family.

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