Antoninianus - Galerius IOV PROPVGNAT or IOVI PROPVGNAT; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.2 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Caesar | Galerius (Gaius Galerius Valerius Maximianus) (293-305) |
| Emperor | Diocletian (Gaius Aurelius Valerius Diocletianus) (284-305) Maximian Herculius (Marcus Aurelius Valerius Maximianus) (286-305) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 293-294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306789 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, running left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and eagle in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOV PROPVGNAT or IOVI PROPVGNAT
-/B//XXIT
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.2–4.28 g;Diameter varies: 21–21.5 mm;
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Galerius (IOV PROPVGNAT or IOVI PROPVGNAT; Jupiter) is that it was issued during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted between 293 and 294 AD, a period known as the "Crisis of the Third Century," which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and inflation that threatened the stability of the empire. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used denomination and helped to facilitate trade and commerce throughout the empire.
