#17) Silver (Billon) Antoninianus of Salonina, (A.D. 254 - 268).
Mediolanum mint, A.D. ca. 260 - 268.
RIC 68.
Obv: CORN SALONINA AVG.
Rev: VESTA - Vesta, standing, left, holding patera and scepter.
22 x 20 mm, 2.9 g.
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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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