© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Aurelianus APOLLINI CONS; Apollo
| Gold | 7.1 g | - |
| 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 | 7.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#290968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, seated left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI CONS
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori.
To Apollo the protector.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
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).
