Ancient Coins: ROMAN IMPERIAL SILVER: Saloninus, 258-260 A.D.

AR Antoninianus, 3.70g. 20mm.  Samosata mint.  SALON VALERIANVS NOB CAES.  Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Saloninus Caesar to right.  Rev. SPES PVBLICA.   Spes presenting a flower to Saloninus; star above.  RIC 36.  MIR 1707u.  Nearly full silvering and excellent strike on both sides.

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