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#289812 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Child Jupiter, facing right or left on goat. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI CRESCENTI
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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 increasing") 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 series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the very survival of the empire. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue 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.
