Antoninianus - Valerianus APOLL SALVTARI; 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 | 256-257 |
| 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#285943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLL SALVTARI
Translation:
Apollini Salutaris.
To Apollo the saviour.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Apollo on its obverse (front side) was issued during the reign of Emperor Valerianus (also known as Valerian) in 256-257 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Valerianus to promote the Roman Empire's official religion, which was paganism at the time. The image of Apollo on the coin was meant to symbolize the emperor's connection to the gods and his role as a divine ruler.