Augusta, A.D. 254-268
Silver Double Denarius
Asia mint (Antioch?), A.D. 255-258
Obv: CORN SALONINA AVG
Rev: CONCORDIA AVGG - Gallienus, on left, shaking hands with Salonina, on right.
RIC 63 (joint reign)
21mm, 4.0g.
Salonina was the wife of Gallienus and a major influence on him. He had her elevated to Augusta, and he shared her enthusiasm for Greek culture and philosophy. Unfortunately, this was not the right time period for enlightened leaders, and their esoteric interests help caused their downfall.
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