© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
© The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
As - Valerianus APOLINI CONSERVA S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 8.6 g | 22 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 | 255-256 |
| Value | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.6 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286090 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLINI CONSERVA S C
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori. Senatus Consultum.
To Apollo the protector. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.12–9.37 g;Example of this type:
The Fitzwilliam Museum, Cambridge
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Apollo, the Roman god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on one side, and an image of the emperor Valerianus on the other side. This coin was minted during Valerianus' reign (255-256 AD) and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.
