Ancient Roman Salonina Coin
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Salonina, Augusta 254 - c. September 268 A.D., Roman Provincial Egypt. In 268, Gallienus was killed by his senior officers at Mediolanum (Milan) while besieging his rival Aureolus. Marcus Aurelius Claudius was charged by the Senate forthe murder but it was never proven. He became the new emperor and reigned as Claudius II. Claudius II asked the Senate to spare the lives of Gallienus's family and political supporters. Gallienus was deified and buried in a family tombon the Appian Way. Billon tetradrachm, Milne 4189; Kampmann 91.49; Dattari 5346; Curtis 1642; Geissen 2983; BMC Alexandria p. 295, 2280; SNG Cop 821, VF, Alexandria mint, weight 7.404g, maximum diameter 22.4mm, die axis 0o, 29 Aug 267 - 28 Aug268 A.D.; obverse KOPNH?IA CA?WNEINA CEB, diademed and draped bust right; reverse eagle standing right, wings open, wreath in beak, palm left
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