Antoninianus - Gallienus APOLLO CONSER; 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#289103 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing, looking right, holding lyre set on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLO CONSER
Translation:
Apollo Conservatori.
Apollo the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Apollo is notable for being one of the first coins to depict a Roman emperor with a beard. This was a departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman emperors and signified a shift in cultural attitudes towards masculinity and power.
