As - Gallienus IVNO REGINA; Juno
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 | 257-258 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#286703 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, standing left, holding patera in right hand and cornucopiae 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
The coin , the As - Gallienus (IVNO REGINA; Juno) (257-258) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze, features an image of the Roman goddess Juno on the reverse side. Juno was the wife of Jupiter and the goddess of marriage, childbirth, and family. She was also the protector of the state and the Roman people. The image of Juno on this coin is a representation of the importance of family and marriage in Roman culture and highlights the role of women in Roman society.
