1299. SALONINUS, as Augustus. 259 AD. AR Antoninianus (2.43 gm). Lugdunum mint. Radiate and draped bust right / Spes walking left, holding flower and raising hem of dress. RIC V pt. 1, 14; RSC 94. Toned, near VF, light porosity, flan crack. Extremely rare. ($750) CNG Mail bid sale #58, 18 Sept 2001, lot 1299. Lot sold for $1500. Used by permission of CNG, www.historicalcoins.com