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#288696 |
|---|---|
| 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 featuring Gallienus and Jupiter (IOVI CONSERVA) was part of a series of coins issued during Gallienus' reign that depicted various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon. This particular coin is notable because it features Jupiter, who was considered the king of the gods, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features Gallienus himself, signifying the emperor's close association with the god. This coinage series was a way for Gallienus to promote his own image and legitimacy as a ruler, as well as to reinforce the idea that the Roman Empire was under the protection of the gods.