Antoninianus - Volusianus APOLL SALVTARI; Apollo
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| 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#284060 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding branch and resting elbow on lyre, set on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLL SALVTARI
Translation:
Apollini Salutaris.
Apollo the saviour.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Volusianus coin featuring Apollo on its obverse (front side) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Volusianus, who ruled from 251 to 253 AD, a period marked by civil wars, plagues, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin's design remained consistent with the traditional Roman style, featuring Apollo, the god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its obverse, and the emperor's image on its reverse (back side). This coin is a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture, even during times of crisis.
