Aureus - Valerianus IOVI CONSERVATORI; Jupiter
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 255-256 |
| 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#285907 |
|---|---|
| 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 CONSERVATORI
Translation: To Jupiter the Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Valerianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD), and it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on the reverse side. This coin was used as a means of propaganda to promote the Roman Empire's official religion, which was dedicated to Jupiter and the other Roman gods. The coin's design was meant to convey the idea that the Roman Empire was protected and guided by the gods, and that the emperor was divinely appointed to rule. It's also worth noting that the Aureus - Valerianus coin was made of gold, which was a valuable and prestigious metal at the time. The use of gold for coins was a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power, and it helped to establish the empire's currency as a standard for international trade.
