As - Gallienus (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (257-259) front As - Gallienus (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (257-259) back
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As - Gallienus IVNO REGINA; Juno

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
257-259
Value
As (1⁄32)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Bronze
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#286672
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Juno, draped, standing right, holding patera in right hand and sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVNO REGINA

Translation:
Iunoni Reginae.
To queen Juno.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman goddess Juno, who was often depicted as the wife of Jupiter and the protector of marriage and childbirth. The coin's design, which shows Juno standing left with a scepter and a small statue of Jupiter in her right hand, is unique among Roman coins and highlights the importance of Juno in Roman mythology and culture.