Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI CONSERVATORI; 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#288701 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, holding globe in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter on one side and Gallienus on the other, was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Gallienus that were meant to promote the Roman Empire's official religion, which was paganism. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the connection between the emperor and the gods, and the inscription "IOVI CONSERVATORI" (which means "To Jupiter, the Preserver") further reinforces this message. This coin is a rare surviving example of the religious propaganda efforts of the Roman Empire during this time period.
