Antoninianus - Valerianus GALLIENVS CVM EXERSVO; Jupiter
257 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285867 |
|---|---|
| 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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus (GALLIENVS CVM EXERSVO; Jupiter) and was minted in Rome in 257 AD, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. It is believed that only a small number of these coins were minted, making it a highly sought-after piece for those interested in ancient Roman numismatics.
