古罗马 历史硬币萨洛尼娜皇后，加利努斯的妻子 - 背面为萨卢斯 (没有保留价)

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Coins were widely distributed In the ancient world, making them an effective propaganda tool for rulers to present themselves and the message they wanted to communicate. They are an important symbol of power and are full of symbolism.

Coin: silver Antoninianus of Empress Salonina, struck Siscia 260-268 AD.

Obverse: Bust of Salonina, diademed, draped, right, on crescent; SALONINA AVG
Reverse: Salus, draped, standing left, feeding serpent rising from altar out of patera held in right hand and holding sceptre in left hand. SALVS AVG

Diameter: ± 21,5 mm

Very fine condition with good portrait of the Empress and appealing dark patina. Signs of wear consistent with age and use. See images.

Certificate of Authenticity: available upon request (pdf-format) for sale price of € 100 or more.

Augusta Salonina was the wife of Emperor Gallienus (253-268 AD) and mother of Valerian II, Saloninus and Marinianus.
Gallienus ruled during the Crisis of the Third Century which nearly caused the collapse of the Roman Empire. He was victorious against the Germanic tribes, suppressed many revolts and was the first to commission cavalry units that could be quickly despatched anywhere in the Empire.
Her fate after the murder of her husband Gallienus during the siege of Mediolanum in 268 is unknown.

SALVS AVG: Salus Augusti or Augusta: Dedicated to the health of the Emperor or Empress.

Salus: goddess of safety, health and prosperity is one of the oldest Roman goddesses. Every year on August 5 the ceremony of the Augurium Salutis was held for the preservation of the Roman state.