© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI CONSERVA; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.2 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVA
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.39–4.05 g;Diameter varies: 21–22 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Jupiter (IOVI CONSERVA) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's production coincided with a period of civil war, known as the Year of the Four Emperors (260 AD), which saw the rise and fall of multiple emperors, including Gallienus himself. Despite this instability, the coin remained a standard circulation coin throughout the empire, reflecting the continued importance of trade and commerce during this time.
