Antoninianus - Valerianus II IOVI CRESCENTI; Jupiter
| 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 |
| Years | 253-255 |
| 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#289810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Child Jupiter, facing 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 bearing the inscription "IOVI CRESCENTI" (meaning "to Jupiter, the increaser") was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. Despite the challenges, the coin's design highlights the importance of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, and his association with the imperial power and divine right of the emperor. The use of silver in the coin's minting also signifies the value and prestige of the Roman Empire at the time.
