About this artwork
The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the Empress Salonina, facing right and wearing a diadem, on a crescent.
On the back (reverse), the goddess Pudicitia (modesty) is shown seated, holding a patera (dish) and sceptre.
Salonina was married to the Roman emperor Gallienus, who reigned jointly with his father, Valerian, from 253-260, then as sole emperor to 268.
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Status
- Currently Off View
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Department
- Arts of the Ancient Mediterranean and Byzantium
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Artist
- Ancient Roman
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Title
- Coin Portraying Empress Salonina
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Place
- Roman Empire (Minted in)
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Date
- 256 CE
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Medium
- Bronze
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Inscriptions
- Obverse: SALONINA AVG Reverse: PVDICITIA
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Dimensions
- Diam.: 2.5 cm (1 in.)
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Credit Line
- Gift of Mrs. William Nelson Pelouze
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Reference Number
- 1923.1344
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IIIF Manifest
- https://api.artic.edu/api/v1/artworks/10188/manifest.json