Antoninianus - Valerianus APOLINI PROPVG; Apollo
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | 255-256 |
| 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#285941 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude except for cloak flying behind, standing right, drawing bow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLINI PROPVG
Translation:
Apolini Propugnatori.
To Apollo, the defender.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus (APOLINI PROPVG; Apollo) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Valerianus was co-emperor with his father, Valerian, and the coin was minted during their reign (255-256 AD). Despite the political instability of the time, the coin's design remained consistent with previous issues, featuring the god Apollo on the obverse (front) side and the emperor's bust on the reverse (back) side. This coin is a testament to the enduring influence of Roman mythology and the importance of the imperial cult during that period.
