Roman Empire Lot of 2 coins incl.: Salonina, Antoninianus; Valens, Nummus (No reserve price)

This lot features two Roman Empire coins: an Antoninianus of Salonina and a Nummus of Valens. The Antoninianus was introduced in the 3rd century AD as a silvered coin initially valued at two denarii but often reduced in silver content. Salonina was the wife of Emperor Gallienus, and coins bearing her image highlight the role of imperial women in Roman propaganda. The nummus was a small bronze coin common in the late Roman and early Byzantine periods, with Valens ruling the eastern Roman Empire in the late 4th century. Coins from these emperors provide insight into the economic challenges, artistic styles, and political messages during times of crisis and transition in the Roman world. Collectors value such pieces for their historical significance and as tangible links to ancient imperial authority.