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Gallienus, August 253 - September 268 A.D.
Jupiter or Jove, Zeus to the Greeks, was the king of the gods and god of the sky and thunder, and of laws and social order. As the patron deity of ancient Rome, he was the chief god of the Capitoline Triad, with his sister and wife Juno. The father of Mars, he is, therefore, the grandfather of Romulus and Remus, the legendary founders of Rome. Emperors frequently made vows to Jupiter for protection. The Roman's believed as the king of the gods, Jupiter favored emperors and kings, those in positions of authority similar to his own.RA89647. Billon antoninianus, Göbl MIR 1668i, Hunter IV S199 corr. (draped only), RIC V-1 S608 corr. (draped or cuirassed), RSC IV 362 corr. (cuirassed only), SRCV III 10240, Choice VF, excellent centering, dark patina, traces of silvering, light earthen deposits, Antioch (Antakya, Turkey) mint, weight 3.062g, maximum diameter 21.1mm, die axis 0o, 267 A.D.; obverse GALLIENVS AVG, radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; reverse IOVI CONSERVAT (to Jupiter the protector), Jupiter standing left, globe in extended right hand, long scepter vertical behind in left hand, PXV (=TR P XV) in exergue; ex Beast Coins, ex Dan Hoffman Gallienus Collection; SOLD
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