Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI VLTORI
268 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#117345 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 90% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, head rigth, s left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VLTORI
Translation: Jovi Ultori : "In honour of Jupiter vengeful".
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Gallienus (260-268 AD), was the first Roman coin to feature a pagan deity, Jupiter, on one side, and a Roman emperor, Gallienus, on the other. This was a significant departure from previous Roman coins, which had traditionally featured images of the Roman emperors alone. The inclusion of Jupiter on the coin was seen as a way to promote the idea of the Roman Empire as a divine institution, with the emperor as the divine ruler appointed by Jupiter. This change in coinage design was a reflection of the growing influence of paganism in the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
