© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Gallienus Jupiter
| Silver | 3.1 g | 21.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 254-255 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286568 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Jupiter standing left, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, holding thunderbolt in right hand and long sceptre in left hand; sometimes at his feet, small figure of emperor.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVA
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Reverse lettering known variants:- IOVI CONSERVA
- IOVI CONSERVAT
- IOVI CONSERVATORI
Mass varies: 2.865–3.449 g;
Diameter varies: 19.69–23 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (Jupiter) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon. This particular coin is interesting because it shows Jupiter, the king of the gods, holding a lightning bolt and a scepter, symbols of his power and authority. The coin's design was meant to emphasize the emperor's connection to the divine and to promote the idea that he was a powerful and benevolent ruler, protected and guided by the gods.
