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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus APOLLO CONSERVA; Apollo
| Silver | 3 g | 20 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 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289105 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing, looking right, holding lyre set on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLO CONSERVA
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
The Antoninianus coin featuring Apollo Conservus (Apollo the Preserver) was minted during the reign of Emperor Gallienus (260-268 AD) and was part of a series of coins that depicted various deities and personifications. The image of Apollo on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's role as a protector and guardian of the Roman Empire. The coin's design also features a rare combination of Latin and Greek inscriptions, reflecting the cultural influences of the Roman Empire at the time.
