Antoninianus - Gallienus APOLINI CONSERVA; Apollo
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-258 |
| 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#286621 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLINI CONSERVA
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and the god Apollo (APOLINI CONSERVA) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued in 257-258 AD, during the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, external threats, and economic disruption that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence.
