Antoninianus - Quintillus APOLLINI AVG; Apollo
270 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Quintillus (Marcus Aurelius Claudius Quintillus) (270) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 270 |
| 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#291556 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing by altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI AVG
Translation:
Apollini Augusto.
To Apollo, the venerable.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its obverse side. This suggests that the Roman Empire, which was known for its military conquests and political power, also placed value on art, culture, and spirituality.
