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#288707 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except cloak flying behind, walking left, holding thunderbolt. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI PROPVGNATORI
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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 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 religious and cultural values. The image of Jupiter on the coin was meant to symbolize the power and authority of the Roman state, while the image of Gallienus on the other side represented the imperial family and its connection to the divine. This coin is a rare surviving example of this series and provides valuable insight into the propaganda and ideological efforts of the Roman Empire during this time period.
