Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI PROPVG; 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#289462 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, head left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVG
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI PROPVG) on one side and Gallienus (260-268 AD) on the other, was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Gallienus during his reign. The reform aimed to address the inflation and currency devaluation that had plagued the Roman Empire for centuries, and it introduced a new standardized system of coinage that replaced the previous diverse and often low-quality coins with a set of uniform, high-quality coins like the Antoninianus. This coin, made of silver, was one of the first to be introduced under this new system and played an important role in stabilizing the Roman economy during a time of great turmoil.
