Antoninianus - Valerianus CONSERVAT; Apollo
257 year| 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 |
| Year | 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#286045 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVAT
Translation:
Conservatori.
Protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Valerianus coin is notable for its depiction of the Roman god Apollo on the reverse side. Apollo was considered the god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, and was often depicted playing a lyre, which is seen on the coin. This image of Apollo was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's connection to Greek culture and the arts, and was a common motif on coins during the reign of Emperor Valerian (253-260 AD).