Antoninianus - Gallienus Apollo
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#288618 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding olive-branch.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus (Apollo) was part of a series of coins issued during his reign that depicted various gods and goddesses from the Roman pantheon. This particular coin is notable for its intricate design, which shows Apollo standing on a rocky outcropping, holding a lyre and looking up towards the sun. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's connection to the divine and the idea that the emperor was a divine ruler appointed by the gods.