© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Volusianus APOLLO SALVTARI S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 8.5 g | - |
| 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284135 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding branch in right hand and resting left hand on lyre set on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLO SALVTARI S C
Translation:
Apollo Salutaris. Senatus Consultum.
Apollo the saviour. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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 Roman emperor Volusianus on the other side. This coin was minted during Volusianus' reign (251-253 AD) and was likely used for everyday transactions throughout the Roman Empire.
