Antoninianus - Valerianus IOVI CONSERVA; 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 | 258-256 |
| 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#286050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except of cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVA
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Jupiter (IOVI CONSERVA) on one side and Valerianus on the other, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Specifically, it was minted during the reign of Valerianus, who ruled from 253 to 260 AD, and his son Gallienus, who ruled from 253 to 268 AD. During their reign, the Roman Empire faced numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal conflicts, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the Antoninianus coin remained a widely used and valued form of currency throughout the empire.
