© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus PACATORI ORBIS; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21 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 | 256-255 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286664 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Jupiter, seated left, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand; at his feet, eagle.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PACATORI ORBIS
Translation:
Pacatori Orbis.
To the peacemaker of the world.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.14–4.39 g;Diameter varies: 21–21.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was issued during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by pagan beliefs and practices, and that the emperor Gallienus, who ruled from 253 to 268 AD, may have been attempting to promote the worship of Jupiter through the minting of this coin.
