Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI STATORI; 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#289465 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI STATORI) on one side and Gallienus (260-268 AD) on the other, was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Empire's "Crisis of the Third Century" (235-284 AD). This period saw a succession of weak emperors, internal power struggles, and external threats, which led to the empire's decline and eventual fall. Despite this turmoil, the production of coins continued, with the Antoninianus being one of the most widely used denominations. It was minted in various provinces across the empire, including Rome, and was made of silver, which was a valuable and widely accepted medium of exchange at the time.
