Antoninianus - Valerianus P M TR P II COS II P P; Jupiter
| Silver | 3.6 g | 21.5 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 | 254-259 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Jupiter, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P II COS II P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Secunda, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the second time, consul for the second time, father of the nation.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.54–3.75 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerianus (also known as Valerian II) and features an image of Jupiter on the reverse side. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Valerianus to promote the Roman Empire's official religion, which was paganism at the time. The image of Jupiter on the coin symbolized the power and authority of the Roman state and its rulers.