© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus Jupiter
| Silver | 3.4 g | 21 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 | 254-256 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285962 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
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 or
IOVI CONSERVAT or
IOVI CONSERVATORI
Comment
Mass varies: 2.43–4.131 g;Diameter varies: 20.62–21 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus (Jupiter) was part of a series of coins issued during the Roman Empire's "Crisis of the Third Century," a period of political instability, economic stress, and military challenges. Despite the challenges, the coinage during this period remained consistent in its design and quality, reflecting the empire's continued influence and power.
