Antoninianus - Quintillus APOLLINI CONSERVATORI; 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#291592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI CONSERVATORI
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Quintillus coin features an image of Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its obverse side. This coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Quintillus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 270 to 273 AD. The coin's reverse side features the inscription "APOLLINI CONSERVATORI," which translates to "Preserver of Apollo," highlighting the emperor's association with the god and his role as a protector of the Roman state.
