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Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI STATORI; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21.5 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289463 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing, holding spear in right hand and winged thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI STATORI
Translation:
Iovi Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.94–4.29 g;Diameter varies: 20.25–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Gallienus, who was the Roman Emperor from 260 to 268 AD. During his reign, the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal conflicts. Despite these challenges, Gallienus was able to maintain the empire's stability and issue coins like the Antoninianus, which were used for trade and commerce throughout the empire. The coin's design features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) features the inscription "IOVI STATORI," which means "to Jupiter the Stayer." The coin's silver content and weight of 3.5 grams also make it a valuable and collectible item for numismatists today.
