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6 Batak St.
Varna, 9000
BULGARIA
Work Hours
Monday to Friday: 7AM - 7PM
Weekend: 10AM - 5PM
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Rare Æ Copper Roman Empire Sestertius Saloninus as Caesar, Rome mint, struck 257-258 A.D. under Gallienus. References: RIC V.1# 32, OCRE# ric.5.sals.32.
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Saloninus was one of the sons of Gallienus and Salonina. After the death of his older brother Valerian II, he was made Caesar late in 258 A.D. and sent to oversee the western regions, aided by his praetorian prefect Silvanus and the governor of Germany, Postumus. In 260 A.D., the same year his grandfather was captured by the Sasanians, Postumus rebelled and besieged him at Cologne. He was made Augustus in 260 but within a few weeks or months of his accession he was captured and executed. According to Vagi, his coinage as Augustus is extremely rare, with perhaps fewer than 20 specimens known. — Coinage and History of The Roman Empire by David L. Vagi
DESIGN:
Obverse side
Bare headed, draped bust of Saloninus right, seen from behind
Legend:
LIC COR SAL VALERIANVS N CAES
Reverse side
Prince standing facing, head left, holding globe and scepter; captive at feet
Legend:
PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS, S-C across fields
A perfect choice for Numismatists, Historians, Military Veterans, Collectors.
Weight | 22,13 g |
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Dimensions | 33,1 mm |
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