Iovianus

Iovianus

Reign
Roman Empire (363 – 364)
Description

He died in an accident. He reigned only 7 months.

CAESAR FLAVIVS IOVIANVS AVGVSTVS

Minting information

During Emperor Iovian's short reign of only 7 months (363-364), coins were also minted in the Roman Empire. His coins show the following characteristics: On the obverse, the portrait of Iovian's head facing right, decorated with a laurel wreath, CAESAR FLAVIVS IOVIANVS AVGVSTVS: "Flavius Claudius Iovianus, the majestic emperor " can be seen. Types of verte on the back: Victoria: Standing figure of the goddess of Victory, holding palm branch and wreath. Virtus: Personification of courage, in armour, holding spear and shield. Gloria Exercitus: Glory of the army, depicting a flag standing between two soldiers. Salus Reipublicae: The prosperity of the republic, depicting a sacrificial altar. Inscription: VOT V MVLT X: "Fifth consulship, tenth time imperator", CONCORDIA AVGVSTORVM: "Concord of the emperors". Material of medals, gold, silver, bronze, minted in different sizes, from denarius to aureus. Mints: They operated in the cities of Antioch, Constantinople, Siscia, Nicomedia. The coins of Iovianus are rarer than the coins of contemporary emperors. Due to the shortness of his reign, he did not have time to mint many kinds of coins. His coins reflect the decline of the Roman Empire, they are less fine than the coins of previous emperors.