Salonina BI Double Denarius AD 254-268 NGC Ancient Roman Age of Chaos Coin

Description:
Offered is a Salonina BI Double Denarius (Antoninianus), issued AD 254–268 during the turbulent “Age of Chaos” in the Roman Empire and authenticated by NGC Ancient. This billon coin—struck for Salonina, wife of Emperor Gallienus—typically features her diademed or radiate bust on the obverse. The reverse varies by issue but commonly depicts deities, personifications, or military symbolism characteristic of the Crisis of the Third Century.

Struck at a time of political instability, invasions, plague, and rapid economic decline, these coins were made of billon (a base-metal alloy with trace silver), often showing silvered surfaces. NGC certification guarantees authenticity and provides key attributions, making this an excellent historical piece from one of Rome’s most dramatic eras.

Specifications:

• Date: AD 254–268

• Ruler: Salonina (Cornelia Salonina), Empress of Rome

• Empire: Roman Empire

• Denomination: Antoninianus (Double Denarius)

• Composition: Billon (base metal with silver content)

• Weight: ~2.0–3.5 g (varies by issue)

• Diameter: ~20–23 mm

• Obverse: Radiate or diademed bust of Salonina

• Reverse: Various deities or symbolic designs (common to the period)

• Grade: NGC Ancient (authenticated, attributed Roman Imperial issue)

• Mint: Various mints active under Gallienus (Rome, Milan, Antioch, etc.)

• Era: Crisis of the Third Century / Age of Chaos

• Mintage: Not recorded (ancient hand-struck production)

You will receive a coin similar to the condition shown.