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Antoninianus - Valerianus II IOVI CRESCENTI; Jupiter
| Billon (.272 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 |
| Years | 257-258 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Billon (.272 silver) |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Infant Jupiter on goat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CRESCENTI
Translation: To the thriving of Jupiter
Comment
Formerly attributed to Lugdunum in the RIC of 1927, reassigned to the Cologne mint (mint I) by Elmer, then by S. Estiot currently.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on one side, while the other side bears the image of Valerianus II, the Roman emperor who ruled from 253 to 260 AD. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like this one, which not only served as a means of currency but also as a symbol of the empire's power and influence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (257-258) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Valerianus II (IOVI CRESCENTI; Jupiter) (257-258) coin.
