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Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI CONSERVAT
| Billon (.300 silver) | 3.50 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 265-267 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.300 silver) |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57518 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left holding thunderbolt
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT
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Edge
Rough
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Jupiter on one side, and the emperor Gallienus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, and the image of Jupiter was likely included to convey a sense of stability and continuity with the past. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the production of coins like this one continued, providing a glimpse into the economic and cultural life of the time.
