Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI CONSERVA; Jupiter
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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#288694 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at his feet, eagle. Officina mark in left field.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVA
ς
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a deity (Jupiter) on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) featured the emperor's portrait. This was a departure from the traditional Roman coinage design, which typically featured the emperor's portrait on both sides. The inclusion of Jupiter on the coin was a nod to the Roman Empire's official religion and the belief in the divine right of kings.