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#289443 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding patera or globe in right hand and sceptre in left hand; sometimes to right, tripod.
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 because it features Apollo, who was considered the god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, and was a popular deity among the Romans. The coin's design, which shows Apollo holding a lyre and surrounded by rays of sunlight, reflects the god's association with music and light.