Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI PROPVGNATORI; 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#288703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak flying behind, walking left, holding thunderbolt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI PROPVGNATORI
Translation:
Iovi Propugnatori.
Jupiter, the defender.
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 Gallienus' reign that aimed to promote the Roman Empire's official religion, the Cult of the Roman Emperor. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's role as the protector and guarantor of the empire's prosperity and security, and the image of Jupiter on the coin was intended to reinforce this message by associating Gallienus with the powerful and wise Roman god.