Salonina

Couldnt get a male emperor, Nerva and not get a empress. I needed a Salonina and got this. She isnt a empress I had any interest/care for but its a empress off my list.



Salonina (254 - 268 A.D.)
AR Antoninianus
O:SALONINA AVG Diademed and draped bust right, resting on crescent.
R: DEAE SEGETIAE Dea Segetia, nimbate, standing facing in tetrastyle temple, both hands raised.
Lugdunum
RIC 005A (Lugdunum) RSC 036
3.1g
22mm

 

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Thats cool. Though I'll sound repetitive, another I dont have any coins of.

 

What surprises me is several in the Facebook group I am in said this is excellent for the type.

 

Temple types in general are much more in demand than "generic god standing" types. That is the first thing I noticed about the coin Mat, the better reverse. I do not know specifically on this issue though.

Chris

 

Agreed. It's not a type you often see of great artistry and/or great strike.

My own example, althought it's ex Keith Emmet collection isn't much better : http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-40723

Q

 

Are you a part of the "Ancient Roman Coins" group on FB?

The few replies I did get on it was being compared to this temple reverse that they have themselves.

I know Cucumber has one and its excellent.

 

I dont know if I'd have chosen "excellent" but its not bad either.

 

I dont consider mine amazing, I bought it knowing its flaws that I can live with.

Rex has a Juno one, looks like a early type. Its one of the best Saloninas ive seen.

http://www.forumancientcoins.com/gallery/displayimage.php?pos=-65570

 

dont get me wrong, I still like yours. Yeah Rex's coins is nice.

 

There are many types for Gallienus and Salonina that often come in pretty shape while there are others that are usually poorly struck, part legend and not attractive. This is one of the last group. You will easily find a nicer Salonina but I doubt it will have this reverse.

 

I agree with Doug. There are some issues that were struck in attractive style and fine silver. This has one of the two, at least!

Gobl attributes this issue to the Colonia Agrippinensis (Cologne) mint. 2nd emission, AD 258-259. (MIR 36, 902c)

 

Thanks for the correct attribution Ardatirion.

I did buy it mainly for the reverse. Some coins I know I will be able to live with off center/missing legends, like that Laodicea Plautilla. This will be just like it.

 

I have never seen a Salonina with that reverse. Definitely an interesting and desirable coin.

On the subject of reverses, I am definitely in the camp of those who prefer "interesting" reverses over the usual standing deities. But then again, so do most collectors (and the prices reflect this).

 

I would agree to a point Eduard. There does seem to be a sizable contingent of "portrait collectors" out there as well. I see many coins with good obverses and horrible reverses sell for the same money. Just my opinion, there are two camps, one putting together a portrait gallery and the strange ones like us who actually turn the coin over.

Chris