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#289811 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in Rome between 253 and 255 AD, during a period known as the Crisis of the Third Century, which saw a succession of weak and short-lived emperors, civil wars, and external invasions. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.