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Antoninianus - Gallienus Jupiter; IOVI CONSERVATORI; Asia
Silver | 2.89 g | 20.52 mm |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Weight | 2.89 g |
Diameter | 20.52 mm |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#395881 |
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Rarity index | 97% |
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 CONSERVATORI
PXV
Comment
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, on one side, and an image of Gallienus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 260 to 268 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, when the empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions, civil wars, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the production of coins like this one continued, serving as a symbol of the empire's resilience and endurance.