Code: 13108
This is a rare ancient Roman billion silver Antoninianus of Saloninus, Son of Gallienus and Salonina, Brother of Valerian II; Caesar 258-260 AD
Obverse: SALON VALERIANVS NOB CAES "Saloninus Valerian, the most noble Caesar." Bust of Saloninus, radiate, draped, right.
Reverse: SPES PVBLICA "Hope of the public." Spes, draped, presenting flower to Saloninus with right hand and holding skirt with left hand; Saloninus in military attire and holding spear.
CULTURE: ROMAN
DENOMINATION: Antoninianus
MATERIAL: Silver - billion
DATE: 258 - 260 AD
MINT: Likely Milan
SIZE: 23mm diameter
WEIGHT: 3.48 grams
ATTRIBUTION: RIC V.1 36, RCV (Sear) 2983, E3693
PROVENANCE: Formerly a metal detector find from the York area
