Aureus - Gallienus IOVI CONSERVA; Jupiter
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| 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#288467 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, 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
The Aureus - Gallienus (IOVI CONSERVA; Jupiter) coin was part of a series of coins issued by the Roman Emperor Gallienus to promote the worship of Jupiter, the chief deity of the Roman state. The coin features an image of Jupiter on one side and the emperor's portrait on the other, highlighting the close connection between the emperor and the god. This coin is particularly interesting because it showcases the blending of Roman and Greek cultural influences, as Jupiter was a Roman god who was associated with the Greek deity Zeus. The coin's design and inscriptions also reflect the political and religious ideologies of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.