Ancient Roman Historical coin Empress Salonina, wife of Gallienus 'Majestic Harmony'
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Ancient Roman silver Antoninianus coin depicting Empress Salonina (254–268 AD), from the joint reign of Gallienus, with CONCORDIA AVG reverse and a diameter of about 22.3 mm, in Good condition.
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Coins, symbols of power - struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Coin: Salonina 254-268 AD, Silver Antoninianus, Antioch. Joint Reign of Gallienus.
Obverse: SALONINA AVG, diademed, draped bust right.
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
Diameter: ± 22,3 mm
Condition: extremely fine condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Reference: Göbl 1576h
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
CONCORDIA AVG (Concordia Augustus or Concordia Augusta): Majestic Harmony
Concordia Augusta was honoured for her role promoting understanding between co-Emperors and Caesars, and promoting marital harmony in the imperial household.
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. Salonina remained at Gallienus' side In these dangerous times which suggests a strong personal and political bond.
Salonina was often depicted on coins during the reign of Gallienus. Her titles included Augusta, reinforcing her symbolic role as imperial consort.
Her fate after the murder of her husband Gallienus during the siege of Mediolanum in 268 is unknown.
GALLLIENUS: Roman Emperor with his father Valerian 253-260 AD and sole Emperor 260-268 AD.
He 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.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Attention: due to customs regulations we can only ship inside the European Union. Please ensure you have a valid EU shipping address before placing a bid.
Coins, symbols of power - struck in metal. From Emperors to Kings, rulers struck their image and ideals into coins, turning currency into one of history’s most enduring propaganda tools. These small objects passed daily through the hands of ordinary people, spreading messages of authority with every exchange.
Coin: Salonina 254-268 AD, Silver Antoninianus, Antioch. Joint Reign of Gallienus.
Obverse: SALONINA AVG, diademed, draped bust right.
Reverse: CONCORDIA AVGG, Concordia seated left, holding patera and double cornucopiae.
Diameter: ± 22,3 mm
Condition: extremely fine condition. Signs of wear consistent with age and use.
Reference: Göbl 1576h
Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) is available upon request for lots with a hammer price of €100 or higher.
CONCORDIA AVG (Concordia Augustus or Concordia Augusta): Majestic Harmony
Concordia Augusta was honoured for her role promoting understanding between co-Emperors and Caesars, and promoting marital harmony in the imperial household.
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. Salonina remained at Gallienus' side In these dangerous times which suggests a strong personal and political bond.
Salonina was often depicted on coins during the reign of Gallienus. Her titles included Augusta, reinforcing her symbolic role as imperial consort.
Her fate after the murder of her husband Gallienus during the siege of Mediolanum in 268 is unknown.
GALLLIENUS: Roman Emperor with his father Valerian 253-260 AD and sole Emperor 260-268 AD.
He 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.
Seller's Story
Please read our information carefully.
*SHIPPING INFO Due to insurance procedures, combined shipping is only possible with a single payment. (1 payment reference = 1 insured parcel.) If you accept an offer after the auction and pay separately, shipments cannot be manually combined afterward. Please ensure your shipping address is complete and correct before paying. Changes made after payment are not automatically forwarded to us.
* CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY (COA) For insurance purposes we can provide a digital Certificate of Authenticity (PDF) for every item with a hammer price of Euro 100 or more. The COA is available upon request within 20 days of the auction date. Instructions will be provided when your order is shipped. Certificates are not included in the package.
* INSURANCE & CLAIMS All our parcels are shipped with external insurance. This insurance requires the following:
-> Monitor the online tracking and notify delays to the seller within 14 days after the shipping date.
-> In case of damage: write a reservation on the delivery note and report the damage to the seller via the Catawiki online chat within 24 hours. Keep all packaging and send us photos of the damage.
* IMPORTANT BUYERS OUTSIDE THE EU: We cannot ship to countries outside the European Union. Please ensure you have an EU shipping address before bidding. No exceptions can be made. Switzerland, Norway and the United Kingdom are not part of the EU.
* DOCUMENTATION NOTICE: Previous invoices and import/export documents will not be shared with customers.
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Thank you for your interest, and best of luck with your bids!
Details
Culture
Ancient Roman
Century/ Timeframe
254-268 AD
Name of object
Historical coin Empress Salonina, wife of Gallienus 'Majestic Harmony'
Acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Year acquired
2025
Country acquired from
Netherlands
Condition
Good
Previous owner acquired from
Gallery / Antique dealer
Previous owner - year acquired
2025
Previous owner - country acquired from
Netherlands
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