Aureus - Gallienus IOVI VLTORI; 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#288472 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VLTORI
Translation:
Jovi Ultori.
To Jupiter, the avenger.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Gallienus (IOVI VLTORI; 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 holding a lightning bolt and a scepter, symbolizing his power and authority. The coin's design was meant to reinforce the idea that Gallienus' rule was divinely ordained and that he was the rightful successor to the throne. Despite the coin's religious significance, it was still used as a means of payment and circulated widely throughout the Roman Empire.