Aureus - Aurelianus APOLLINI CONS; Apollo
| Gold | 6.7 g | 22 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 6.7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing left, leaning left on column, 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 coin features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its reverse side. This highlights the cultural influence of Greece on the Roman Empire during the reign of Emperor Aurelian (270-275 AD).
