Antoninianus - Valerianus CONSERVAT; 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 | 258-257 |
| 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#286047 |
|---|---|
| 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 features an image of Apollo on the reverse side, which is quite interesting because Apollo was not a traditional Roman deity, but rather a borrowing from Greek mythology. This highlights the cultural exchange and influence that occurred between the Roman and Greek civilizations during that time period.
