Antoninianus - Galerius IOV PROPVGNAT or IOVI PROPVGNAT; Jupiter
294 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 294 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#306791 |
|---|---|
| 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
-/-//XXIT
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius (also known as Jupiter) on one side and IOV PROPVGNAT or IOVI PROPVGNAT (meaning "Jupiter, protector of the province") on the other, was actually issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was introduced as part of a series of reforms aimed at addressing inflation and stabilizing the empire's economy, which had been weakened by years of civil wars and excessive spending. Despite these efforts, the coin's silver content was eventually debased, and it lost much of its value over time. This coin is now a valuable collector's item, offering a glimpse into the economic and political history of the Roman Empire during a time of significant change and upheaval.
