© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Aureus - Valerianus APOLINI CONSERVA; Apollo
| Gold | 2.3 g | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 2.3 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#285897 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLINI CONSERVA
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 - Valerianus (APOLINI CONSERVA; Apollo) coin from the Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) is interesting because it features the image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on one side, and the emperor Valerianus on the other. This coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was heavily influenced by Greek culture and mythology, and it highlights the blending of cultures that occurred during this period. Additionally, the fact that it is made of gold and weighs 2.3 grams makes it a valuable and rare artifact for collectors and historians.
