Antoninianus - Galerius IOVI AVGG; 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#306750 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, seated left, holding Victory on globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI AVGG
-/-//(club)
Translation:
Iovi Duorum Augustorum.
To Jupiter of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Galerius (IOVI AVGG; Jupiter) on one side and an image of Jupiter on the other, was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Galerius (293-305 AD) to promote the worship of the Roman gods. This coin, in particular, was issued in 294 AD and was made of silver. It's interesting to note that the image of Jupiter on the coin is depicted in a more human-like form, rather than the traditional depiction of Jupiter as a powerful, bearded god. This depiction was likely intended to emphasize the idea that the Roman gods were not just powerful deities, but also benevolent and accessible to the people.
