© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Sestertius - Gallienus IOVI VLTORI S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 19.5 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 19.5 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288997 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, stepping left, brandishing thunderbolt.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI VLTORI S C
Translation:
Jovi Ultori. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter, the avenger. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, who was considered the king of the gods in Roman mythology, on one side, and an image of Gallienus, the Roman emperor who ruled from 260-268 AD, on the other side. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes and internal political instability, and the image of Jupiter was likely included to symbolize the power and protection of the Roman state.
