© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
© Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen (CC BY-NC 4.0 DE)
Antoninianus - Valerianus APOLONI CONSERVA; Apollo
| Silver | 3.2 g | 21 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 | 256-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285938 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock with left hand, sometimes without rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
APOLINI CONSERVA or
APOLINI CONSERVAT
Comment
Mass varies: 2.359–3.999 g;Diameter varies: 20.09–22 mm;
Example of this type:
Münzkabinett der Universität Göttingen
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Valerianus and Apollo is notable for its unique design, as it depicts the Roman emperor Valerianus (253-260 AD) on one side and the god Apollo on the other. This coin was issued during a time of significant political and religious change in the Roman Empire, as the emperor Valerianus was known for his persecution of Christians and his efforts to restore traditional Roman religions. The inclusion of Apollo on the coin may have been a way to promote the idea of the Roman pantheon and the emperor's connection to the gods.
