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Sestertius - Valerianus IOVI CONSERVA S C; Jupiter
| Bronze | 12.3 g | - |
| 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 | 254-256 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 12.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286055 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Jupiter, cloak draped on left shoulder, standing left, holding thunderbolt in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IOVI CONSERVA S C
Translation:
Iovi Conservatori. Senatus Consultum.
To Jupiter the Protector. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder and lightning, on one side, and an image of Valerianus, the Roman emperor, on the other side. This coin was minted during Valerianus' reign (254-256 AD) and was used as a standard circulation coin in the Roman Empire. The use of Jupiter's image on the coin may have been a way to emphasize the emperor's connection to the gods and to convey a sense of divine authority. Additionally, the fact that it is made of bronze and weighs 12.3 grams suggests that it was a widely used and practical coin for everyday transactions.
