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Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268 A.D.)
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SRCV 10235, RIC V-S 207, Göbl 730l, Van Meter 99.
BI Antoninianus, 2.74 g., 21.29 mm. max., 180°
Rome mint, sixth officina, tenth emission, struck during solo reign (260-268 A.D.), in 267-268 A.D.
Obv: GALLIENVS AVG, radiate draped and cuirassed bust right.
Rev: IOVI CONS AVG, goat standing left, ς (stigma) in exergue.
Issued in 267-268 A.D. to commemorate vows to Jupiter the Protector, invoking his protection against the revolt of Aureolus. Emperors frequently made vows to Jupiter for protection, believing that, as the king of the gods, Jupiter favored those in positions of authority similar to his own. The infant Jupiter was suckled by the goat Amaltheia on Mount Ida.
RIC rarity C, Van Meter VB1.
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