Salonina - Venus

The wife of Gallienus (243 AD), she was awarded the title Augusta in 254. OB: Diademed and draped bust facing r. on a prominent crescent; SALONINA AVG. Rx: VENVS AVG; Venus standing l. holding helmet and spear with shield beside her; XXV in ex. 3.22 g.; 20.68mm - toned base silver antoninianus in VF+; Asian mint, struck in 267 A.D. RIC 86, C113,
She was murdered upon the defeat of Gallienus and held the laurel for a short while. Her and her son met their demise in 268 A.D. She and her son are associated with the beginnings of the Gallic Empire.