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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus APOLLINI CONS AVG
| Silver | 2.9 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 260-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Griffin, walking right or left, or seated right or left. Officina mark in exergue.
Scripts: Latin, Greek
Lettering:
APOLLINI CONS AVG
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Translation:
Apollo Conservatori Augusti.
Apollo the protector of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.06–3.86 g;Diameter varies: 18–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman god Apollo on one side, which was a common motif on coins during the reign of Gallienus. Apollo was considered a symbol of wisdom, music, and prophecy, and his image was often used to promote the idea of the emperor as a wise and just ruler.
