© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus APOLINI CONSERVAT; Apollo
| Silver | 3.1 g | 22 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 253-254 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285937 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLINI CONSERVAT
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus (APOLINI CONSERVAT; Apollo) was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was issued during the joint reign of Valerian and his son Gallienus, who were attempting to address a series of external threats, including invasions by Germanic tribes and Persia, as well as internal strife and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the image of Apollo, the god of the sun, indicating the enduring importance of Roman mythology and culture even during times of crisis.
