Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI PROPVGNAT; 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#288702 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak flying behind, walking left, holding thunderbolt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNAT
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI PROPVGNAT) 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 succession of weak emperors, civil wars, and external invasions, which led to a significant decline in the empire's economy and infrastructure. Despite these challenges, the production of coins continued, with the Antoninianus being one of the most widely used denominations. Its silver content, however, gradually decreased over time, reflecting the empire's financial struggles.
