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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus APOLLO CONSERV; Apollo
| Silver | 3.3 g | 20.5 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289104 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing, looking right, holding lyre set on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLO CONSERV
Translation:
Apollo Conservatori.
Apollo the protector.
Comment
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 Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was still heavily influenced by Greek culture and mythology. Additionally, the coin's design may have been meant to symbolize the emperor's connection to the divine and his role as a protector of the empire.
