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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Valerianus CONSERVT AVGG; Apollo
| Silver | 2.57 g | 18.5 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 | 258-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 2.57 g |
| Diameter | 18.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286048 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONSERVT 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 Apollo on the reverse, is an example of a coin that was issued during a time of great economic and political upheaval in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Valerianus, who was emperor from 253 to 260 AD, and it was part of a series of coins that were issued to try to stabilize the empire's economy during a period of inflation and currency devaluation. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of its currency continued to decline over time.
