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#288706 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak flying behind, walking left, holding thunderbolt. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI PROPVGNAT
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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 significant change in Roman currency during the 3rd century AD. The Antoninianus was introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver, but it was actually worth more than the denarius, with a value of 20 sestertii (a fraction of the Roman pound). This change in currency was significant because it marked a shift in the Roman Empire's economy, as it moved away from a currency based on the value of silver and towards a currency based on the value of gold.