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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus IOVIS STATOR; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288708 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude, standing, holding sceptre in right hand and thunderbolt in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVIS STATOR
Translation:
Iovis Statoris.
To Jupiter, the upholder (preserver).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.36–4.34 g;Diameter varies: 18.7–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (IOVIS STATOR; Jupiter) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a succession of weak emperors, internal power struggles, and external threats from barbarian invasions. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be minted with high-quality craftsmanship and attention to detail, as seen in the intricate designs and inscriptions on the Antoninianus coin.
