Antoninianus - Aurelianus APOLLINI CONS; Apollo
| 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#290831 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOLLINI CONS
-/H//-
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Aurelianus coin featuring Apollo on its obverse (front side) was minted during a time of significant economic and political change in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was debased during this period, with the percentage of silver in the coin decreasing and the percentage of base metals increasing. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring Apollo, the god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, reflected the Empire's cultural and religious values.
