Saloninus
As Caesar 255-259 AD
As Augustus 259 AD
Publicus Licinius Cornelius Saloninus Valerianus was the younger son of Emperor Gallienus and Salonina. Following the death of his older Valerian II in 255 AD, Saloninus was raised to the rank of Caesar. Saloninus was eventually raised to the rank of Augustus, making him co-emperor with his father. However, soon afterward, Saloninus was put to death in Cologne by the Gaulish usurper Postumus, who at the time was the commander of the Rhine legions when he was proclaimed Emperor by his troops.
Monetary System
Note: The silver coinage of Saloninus undergoes a severe debasement in 259 AD. At first, the very earliest issues are minted in a fine white silver composition. Before the year ends, the antoninianus becomes debased to the point where the silver content is less than 40% giving the coinage a distinct light chocolate bronze appearance, which in turn was coated with a thin silver wash. Fine silver antoninianii are much rarer than those of the billion variety.
Mints: Rome, Antioch, Cyzicus, Milian, Siscia
Obverse Legends:
As Caesar
SALON VALERIANVS CAES
SALON VALERIANVI CAES
SALON VALERIANVS NOB CAES
As Augustus
IMP SALON VALERIANVS AVG
DENOMINATIONS
As Caesar
AU Aureus (6.54 grams)
AU Quninarius (3.54 grams)
AR Antoninianus
Æ Billion Antoninianus (silver washed)
AR Quinarius (1.58 grams) (exceptionally rare)
Æ Sestertius
Æ As
EGYPT
Æ Tetradrachm
As Augustus
AU Aureus (6.54 grams)
Æ Billion Antoninianus (silver washed) (Very Rare)
