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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Gallienus SALVS AVG; Apollo
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 267-268 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#289401 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch; to right, tripod. Officina mark in exergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
SALVS AVG
PXV
Translation:
Salus Augusti.
Health of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.23–4.45 g;Diameter varies: 20.75–22.6 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
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 (260-268 AD) on the obverse (front side) and the god Apollo on the reverse (back side). This coin was minted during a time of significant cultural and religious change in the Roman Empire, as the traditional Roman pantheon was being replaced by Christianity as the dominant religion. The inclusion of Apollo, a prominent deity in Greek mythology, on the coin's reverse reflects the ongoing cultural exchange and syncretism between Rome and Greece during this period.
