Antoninianus - Gallienus (Jupiter; IOVI CONSERVAT; Asia) (267-268) front Antoninianus - Gallienus (Jupiter; IOVI CONSERVAT; Asia) (267-268) back
Antoninianus - Gallienus (Jupiter; IOVI CONSERVAT; Asia) (267-268) photo
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Antoninianus - Gallienus Jupiter; IOVI CONSERVAT; Asia

 
Silver - -
Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
267-268
Value
Antoninianus (1)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Silver
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Orientation
Variable alignment ↺
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#289395
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Jupiter, nude except for cloak draped over left arm, standing left, holding globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Mintmark in exergue.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
IOVI CONSERVAT
PXV

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter on one side and Gallienus on the other, is an example of a coin that was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Gallienus, who was emperor from 260 to 268 AD, a period marked by constant wars, invasions, and internal strife. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like this one, which showcase the empire's artistic and technological advancements, as well as its cultural and religious beliefs.