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Antoninianus - Valerianus II IOVI CRESCENTI; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.77 g | 22 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 | 253-255 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.77 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289807 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Child Jupiter, riding right or left on goat.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CRESCENTI
Translation: To the thriving of Jupiter
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus II and Jupiter (IOVI CRESCENTI) was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges, the coin's design remained impressive, with intricate details and a high level of craftsmanship. The coin's silver content also made it a valuable and sought-after currency, both within the empire and beyond its borders.
