Ancient Roman Silver Coin of Empress Salonina (Wife of Emperor Gallienus)

Salonina Antoninianus Billon (NGC Certified) — Crisis Empress Widow

Authentic NGC-certified silver-washed billon Antoninianus from Salonina — Gallienus wife survives Valerian capture + sons murdered, Senate executes her after husband's assassination (AD 253–268).

Crisis Widow Design

• Obverse: Stephane/diadem portrait right — wavy hair imperial style

• Reverse: Venus / Juno / Fecunditas / Pudicitia — empress virtue goddesses

Technical Specifications

• Material: Billon (debased silver-washed bronze)

• Denomination: Antoninianus (double denarius)

• Weight: 3-4g

• Diameter: 22-23mm

• Certification: NGC slabbed

• Mints: Crisis-era imperial

• Date: AD 253–268

3rd Century Tragedy Essential

• Father-in-law Valerian Persian footstool captive

• Son Valerian II dies Illyria 258 CE

• Son Saloninus murdered army rebellion

• Senate kills widow post-Gallienus 268 CE

Collector Masterpiece

Rare female billon from Rome's chaos peak. Salonina's family massacre essential.

Note: Coins shown are representative examples of grade/type, not actual specimens. For NGC grading standards, see NGC Grading page.