Antoninianus - Aurelianus APOL CONS AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| 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#291050 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo and Aurelian, standing; between them, captive.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOL CONS AVG
-/-//PXXI
Translation:
Apollo Conservatori Augusti.
Apollo the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin was part of a series of coins issued during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD) to celebrate the Roman Empire's victory over the Palmyrene Empire. The coin features an image of the god Apollo on the obverse (front side) and an image of the emperor on the reverse (back side). The use of Apollo's image was significant because Palmyra was known for its association with the worship of the sun god, and the inclusion of Apollo on the coin was a way for the Romans to assert their dominance over the defeated empire. Additionally, the coin's silver content was a symbol of the Roman Empire's wealth and power.
