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Antoninianus - Gallienus APPOLINI CONS AVG; Centaur
| Billon (.300 silver) | 2.89 g | 21 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 | Billon (.300 silver) |
| Weight | 2.89 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#57892 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 71% |
Reverse
Centaur walking right, drawing bow.
Officina letter Z or H below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOLLINI CONS AVG
Z
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori Augusti
[Dedicated] to Apollo, preserver of the August
Edge
Rough
Comment
http://numismatics.org/ocre/id/ric.5.gall(2).163Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a centaur, a mythological creature with the upper body of a human and the lower body of a horse, on its reverse side. This imagery was commonly used in Roman art and symbolized the blending of human and animal strength, as well as the connection between the natural and supernatural worlds. The centaur on this coin is depicted holding a bow and arrow, signifying the military prowess and power of the Roman Empire during the reign of Gallienus.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (260-268) Z | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Gallienus (APPOLINI CONS AVG; Centaur) (260-268) coin.
