Salonina. Augusta, AD 254-268. Electrotype Æ“Medallion” (39mm, 43.25 g, 12h). Electrotype of Ashmolean Museum example. After a Rome mint issue, struck AD 255.Electronic Auction 490 Electrotypes and Reproductions, Bronze Sold For $ 90. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee. |
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Salonina. Augusta, AD 254-268. Electrotype Æ“Medallion” (39mm, 43.25 g, 12h). Electrotype of Ashmolean Museum example. After a Rome mint issue, struck AD 255. CORNELIA SALONINA AVGVSTA, draped bust right wearing stephane / ABVNDANTIA TEMP ORVM, Salonina seated left, holding cornucopia on lap, giving gifts (coins?) to three children on left, standing right; on the left, Gallienus standing left, extending right hand to children; on the right, Minerva standing facing, holding scepter in left hand. Cf. Gnecchi II, page 110, 1; cf. Banti 2. Green-brown surfaces, some roughness, seem visible on edge. As made. |