Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI CONSERVAT; 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#288699 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing right, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT
ς
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI CONSERVAT) on one side and Gallienus (260-268 AD) on the other, was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Empire's "Crisis of the Third Century" (235-284 AD). This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which served as a symbol of the empire's enduring power and influence.
