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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVIS STATOR
| Silver | 3.3 g | 20.7 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283704 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS STATOR
Translation: Jupiter Stator
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, Iovis Stator, on its reverse side. This was a significant departure from the traditional Roman coinage that featured images of the emperor or other Roman gods. The inclusion of Iovis Stator, a god of the sky and thunder, suggests that Gallienus was trying to promote a more diverse and inclusive religious landscape in the Roman Empire.
