Skip to main content

Saloninus antoninianus, AD 255-259

 Item — Box: 2, Item: 61

Scope and Contents

The younger brother of Valerian II. In AD 259 he was elevated to the rank of emperor but soon afterwards was put to death at Cologne by Postumus, the commander of the Rhine legions.

Dates

  • Creation: AD 255-259

Creator

Access Restrictions

This collection is open for research.

Extent

From the Collection: 0.8 linear feet (2 boxes, 175 coins)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Physical Description

Obverse: Head of Saloninus; Reverse: Spes Publica

Repository Details

Part of the Special Collections Repository

Contact:
Special Collections
College of Charleston Libraries
66 George Street
Charleston South Carolina 29424
(843) 953-8016
(843) 953-6319 (Fax)