Antoninianus - Valerianus CONSERVAT AVGG; 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#285954 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand; beside him, Diana drawing arrow with right hand and holding bow in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVAT AVGG
Translation:
Conservatori Duorum Augustorum.
Protector of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Valerianus (also known as Valerian) and Apollo on its obverse and reverse sides, respectively, was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Valerianus was emperor from 253 to 260 AD, and his reign was marked by a series of military disasters, including a devastating defeat by the Persians in 260 AD, which led to his capture and death. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which were used for trade and commerce throughout the empire.
