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Æ23 - Valerian and Gallienus ΕФΕϹΙΩΝ Γ ΝΕΟΚΟΡΩΝ
| Issuer | Ephesus (Conventus of Ephesus) |
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| Year | 253-260 |
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| Shape | Round (irregular) |
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| Obverse description | Draped bust of Empress Salonina facing right, her hair elaborately coiffed and adorned with a stephane or diadem, rendered in the provincial style typical of the Ephesian mint during the joint reign of Valerian and Gallienus. The effigy is set within a circular field with the Greek imperial titulature legend disposed around the periphery. The portrait displays the characteristic features of mid-third century Roman provincial coinage, with visible drapery folds across the shoulder and chest. The obverse legend reads ϹΑΛΩΝΕΙΝΑ ϹΕΒ, identifying the empress as Augusta. |
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| Obverse lettering | ϹΑΛΩΝΕΙΝΑ ϹΕΒ (Translation: Salonina Augusta) |
| Reverse description | The goddess Artemis, patroness of Ephesus, depicted in full stride running to the right, clad in a long chiton and peplos, her garments rendered in motion. She holds two upright torches before her, emblematic of her role as torch-bearer and protectress of the city. The scene reflects the deep religious significance of Artemis to Ephesus and the city's pride in its triple neocorate status, honoured by the surrounding legend. The reverse type is characteristic of the extensive civic coinage struck at Ephesus under the joint reign of Valerian I and Gallienus. |
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