Antoninianus - Valerianus 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 | 255-256 |
| 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#285963 |
|---|---|
| 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.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus (Jupiter) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 255-256 AD, during the reign of Emperor Valerian, who was known for his military campaigns against the Persians and his efforts to stabilize the empire's economy. Despite these efforts, the empire was facing numerous challenges, including inflation, corruption, and external threats. The coin's design, which features Jupiter, the king of the gods, on the obverse (front side), and Valerianus on the reverse (back side), may have been intended to convey a sense of stability and divine authority during a time of uncertainty.
