{"product_id":"coin-30250","title":"Salonina (AD 254–268) Roman Empire BI Double-Denarius NGC Encapsulated","description":"\u003ch2\u003eSalonina — Imperial Partnership During the Third-Century Crisis\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis billon double-denarius represents Salonina, Augusta and wife of Gallienus during one of the Roman Empire’s most difficult periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Salonina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 254–268\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-denarius (antoninianus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComposition:\u003c\/strong\u003e BI (billon; silver-alloy coinage)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSelection tier:\u003c\/strong\u003e LG (a commercial selection tier, not an NGC-assigned grade)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe LG designation describes a commercial selection tier. It must not be interpreted as an NGC adjectival or numerical grade.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSalonina — An Augusta in an Age of Crisis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSalonina was the wife of Gallienus and held the title Augusta while the empire faced foreign invasions, civil war and competing imperial claimants. Her coinage helped present the ruling household as stable despite the rapid political and military shocks of the period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe dynasty suffered severe losses: Valerian was captured by the Sasanian king Shapur I, and Salonina’s sons Valerian II and Saloninus died young. Gallienus continued to rule until his assassination in AD 268; Salonina’s fate after his death is not securely documented.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe antoninianus began as a silver denomination but declined substantially in fineness during the third century. Billon examples from this period reflect both the fiscal pressure on the state and the enormous demand for coinage to support armies and administration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIssues in Salonina’s name commonly paired her portrait with religious or dynastic themes. These coins are tangible records of how an empress’s public image supported imperial legitimacy during instability.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one billon double-denarius of Salonina in an NGC Ancients holder from the stated LG selection tier. No NGC adjectival or numerical grade is promised. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192459984958,"sku":"COIN-30250","price":95.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/saloninaarngclgf.jpg?v=1786585280","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-30250","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}