Antoninianus - Valerianus GALLIENVS CVM EXERSVO; Jupiter
256 year| Silver | 3.4 g | 22.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285866 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, standing on cippus inscribed IOVI VICTORI, holding Victory in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: GALLIENVS CVM EXERSVO
Translation:
Gallienus Cum Exercito Suo.
Gallienus with his army.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.12–3.63 g;Diameter varies: 21.7–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus (GALLIENVS CVM EXERSVO; Jupiter) on one side and Jupiter on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted in 256 AD, which was during the reign of Emperor Valerian, who ruled from 253 to 260 AD. This was a period of significant political instability and military conflict, including a major invasion of the Roman Empire by the Persians. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which were used for everyday transactions and trade.
