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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Florianus IOVI STATORI; Jupiter
276 year| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Florian (Marcus Annius Florianus) (276) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 276 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#291462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing front, looking right, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI STATORI
-/-//XXI
Translation:
Iovi Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.51–3.69 g;Diameter varies: 21.15–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Florianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Florianus (276 AD), who was known for his attempts to reform the Roman Empire's currency and economy. This coin was part of a new series of coins introduced by Florianus to replace the previous debased currency, and it features a portrait of Jupiter on the obverse (front) side, indicating the coin's connection to the Roman god of the sky and thunder. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant artifact from ancient Rome and a testament to the empire's influence on the development of currency and trade.
