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#288473 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, walking left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand. Officina mark in left field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
IOVI VLTORI
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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 used as a form of currency during the Roman Empire, and its value was equivalent to 25 silver denarii.