Aureus - Gallienus IOVI CONSERVA; Jupiter
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | 254-255 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286736 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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: IOVI CONSERVA
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori.
To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Gallienus (IOVI CONSERVA; Jupiter) coin is that it features a unique combination of Roman and Greek elements. The obverse side of the coin depicts an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of the sky and thunder, while the reverse side features the Greek goddess Athena. This blending of cultural influences reflects the cultural exchange and syncretism that occurred during the Roman Empire's expansion into Greek territories.
