Antoninianus - Gallienus CONSERVAT AVGG; 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#288943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding olive-branch in right hand and lyre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVAT AVGG
Translation:
Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
Protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Gallienus and Apollo is notable for its unique design, as it depicts the Roman emperor Gallienus wearing a radiate crown, which symbolizes the sun god Apollo. This imagery was meant to convey the idea that Gallienus was a divine ruler, appointed by the gods to lead the Roman Empire. The use of Apollo's image on the coin was also a nod to the ancient Roman belief in the importance of the sun god in the empire's prosperity and success.