Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI PROPUGNAT; Rome
| Silver | - | 19 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 |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 2.48 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#266678 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing left, head right, nude except cloak flying behind, brandishing thunderbolt in right hand.
Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI PROPVGNAT
XI
Unabridged legend: Iovi Propugnator
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (260-268 AD) and the inscription "IOVI PROPUGNAT," is a rare example of a Roman coin that was issued during a time of great turmoil and political upheaval. The Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of this period continued to be minted, and the Antoninianus coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.
