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#288619 |
|---|---|
| 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 issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the empire's stability. Despite these challenges, the coinage of the time continued to be produced, with the Antoninianus being one of the most widely used coins during this period. Its design featuring Apollo, the god of the sun, may have been meant to symbolize the hope for a brighter future and the endurance of the Roman Empire.