As - Gallienus APOLLO CONSERVA; Apollo
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-259 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286669 |
|---|---|
| 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: APOLLO CONSERVA
Translation:
Apollo Conservatori.
Apollo the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the As - Gallienus (APOLLO CONSERVA; Apollo) coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman god Apollo on the reverse side, while the obverse side bears the image of Emperor Gallienus. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions, plagues, and political instability, making it a unique piece of history.
