Aureus - Aurelianus APOLLINI CONS; Apollo
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Aurelian (Lucius Domitius Aurelianus) (270-275) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 270-275 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, leaning left on tripod, resting right hand on head, and holding olive-branch in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI CONS
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Aurelianus (APOLLINI CONS; Apollo) coin features an image of the Roman god Apollo on one side and the emperor Aurelian on the other, signifying the importance of both divine and imperial power in Roman culture.