Antoninianus - Valerianus I Draped; APOLINI CONSERVA; Rome
| Silver | 3 g | 21 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 256-257 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#376021 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
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
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was issued during the reign of Valerianus I, who was the Roman Emperor from 253 to 260 AD. The coin's design features the emperor's image on one side and the god Apollo on the other, which suggests that Valerianus I may have been trying to associate himself with the god of wisdom and prophecy. This association could have been an attempt to legitimize his rule or to promote his image as a wise and powerful leader.
