Antoninianus - Aemilianus APOLL SALVTARI; Apollo
253 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aemilianus (Marcus Aemilus Aemilianus) (253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284697 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding branch in right hand and resting left elbow on lyre set on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLL SALVTARI
Translation:
Apollini Salutaris.
Apollo the saviour.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Apollo on its obverse (front side) was issued during the reign of Emperor Aemilianus in 253 AD. Despite being made of silver, it was not a high-denomination coin and had a relatively low value in ancient Rome.