Antoninianus - Gallienus Jupiter

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year254-255
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight3.1 g
Dimensions21.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC V.1#143, OCRE#ric.5.gall(1).143
Obverse descriptionBust of Gallienus right, radiate, cuirassed.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C P LIC GALLIENVS AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus Augustus. Emperor Caesar Publius Licinius Gallienus, August.)
Reverse descriptionJupiter standing left, nude except for cloak draped over left shoulder, holding thunderbolt in right hand and long sceptre in left hand; sometimes at his feet, small figure of emperor.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringIOVI CONSERVA
(Translation: Iovi Conservatori. To Jupiter the Protector.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (254-255)  - -
Catalog ID4516744620
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