Salonino Cesar, Antoniniano. Samosata, 258 - SPES PVBLICA

Roman Empire - Saloninus caesar ( 258 A.D), silvered billon antoninianus (3,16 g. 20 mm.) From the oriental mint of Samosata, spring 258 A.D.

SALON VALERIANVS NOB CAES, radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind. /

SPES PVBLICA - Saloninus, laureled, in military dress, standing on the right raising the right arm and holding a spear in his left hand, facing Spes, draped standing left, holding a flower in her right hand and lifting her dress with her left hand.

RIC 36 ; C 95 (R2).

Near extremely fine condition. Original silvering still reamining in some areas and irregular fields.

2025-3311 (XB04365)