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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI CONSERVAT; Jupiter
| Silver | 2.6 g | 20.5 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 | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288698 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes at his feet, eagle. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT
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Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Mass varies: 1.85–3.55 g;Diameter varies: 17–30.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of Gallienus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 260-268 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and economic upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the importance of both the Roman gods and the emperor in the lives of the people.
