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Sestertius with bust of Salonina, struck under Valerian I and Gallienus
Roman
Imperial Period
about A.D. 256–257
Mint: Rome
Medium/Technique
Bronze
Dimensions
Diameter: 34 mm. Weight: 17.40 gm. Die Axis: 1
Credit Line
Theodora Wilbour Fund in memory of Zoë Wilbour
Accession Number63.256
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CollectionsAncient Greece and Rome
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionObverse: Draped bust of Salonina, wearing stephane, to right.
CORNELIAS ALONINAAVG
Reverse: Fecunditas standing front, head right, holds infant in left hand, right outstretched to child at her feet.
In field left and right: S C Around: FECVNDITASAVG
Bronze sestertius struck on a medallic flan.
CORNELIAS ALONINAAVG
Reverse: Fecunditas standing front, head right, holds infant in left hand, right outstretched to child at her feet.
In field left and right: S C Around: FECVNDITASAVG
Bronze sestertius struck on a medallic flan.
ProvenanceBy date unknown: George Bauer Collection; by 1963: with Glendining & Co., Ltd., 7 Blenheim Street, New Bond Street, London, W. 1, England (auction of the George Bauer Collection, January 23, 1963, lot 1398); purchased at the Bauer auction on behalf of MFA by Spink & Son, Ltd., 5, 6, and 7 King Street, St. James's, London S.W. 1, England; purchased by MFA from Spink & Son, Ltd., March 20, 1963