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Lot 60: SALONINA, wife of Gallienus. Augusta, 254-268 AD. Antoninianus. Antioch mint. Struck 267 AD. 
AUCTION: Part II: Victor Clark Constantinian Bronze Collection (Auction 229)
- Starting Bid: $45
- 0 Bid(s)
Description
SALONINA, wife of Gallienus. Augusta, 254-268 AD. Antoninianus (22mm - 3.74 g). Antioch mint. Struck 267 AD. SALONINA AVG, diademed and draped bust right on a crescent / VENV-S AVG, Venus standing left holding helmet and leaning on shield; PXV. RIC V 86 var.; Göbl 1671 var. Near EF, almost fully silvered.
This type usually shows Venus holding a long transverse spar in her left hand. This coin shows no trace of the spear on either side of Venus' body, and perhaps only a tiny trace of a spear extending out of her hand to her hip.
Lot Details
- Offered By: VAuctions
- Lot #: 60
- Listing #: 221215
- Closed: Thursday, June 18, 2009 6:58:00 PM CT
- Estimate: $75