Antoninianus - Gallienus P M TR P VII COS IIII P P; Apollo
259 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 259 |
| 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#286361 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing, raising right hand and holding whip in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P VII COS IIII P P
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Septima, Consul Quartum, Pater Patriae.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the seventh time, consul for the fourth time, father of the nation.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Gallienus (P M TR P VII COS IIII P P; Apollo) and was minted in Rome during the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD), is notable for its unique design. The obverse (front) side of the coin features a portrait of Gallienus, while the reverse (back) side features a depiction of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy. This combination of a Roman emperor and a Greek deity on a single coin highlights the cultural exchange and blending that occurred during the Roman Empire, and is a testament to the enduring legacy of ancient Greek culture.