Antoninianus - Gallienus (IOVI STATORI; Jupiter) (260-268) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (IOVI STATORI; Jupiter) (260-268) back
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Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI STATORI; Jupiter

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#289141
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Jupiter, standing left, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IOVI STATORI

Translation:
Iovi Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI STATORI) on one side and Gallienus (GALLIENVS AVG) on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was emperor from 260 to 268 AD. During his reign, the empire faced numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal power struggles, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the empire.