Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVI VLTORI; 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#288717 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI VLTORI
S
Translation:
Jovi Ultori.
To Jupiter, the avenger.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (260-268 AD) and the god Jupiter on the reverse was part of a significant monetary reform implemented by Gallienus to address the economic challenges faced by the Roman Empire during his reign. The reform introduced a new standardized system of coinage, which included the Antoninianus, a coin made of silver and bronze that replaced the previous denomination of silver coins. This coin was an important step towards stabilizing the Roman economy and addressing inflation, and it remained in circulation for over a century.
