© Trustees of the British Museum
© Trustees of the British Museum
Denarius - Antoninus Pius APOLLINI AVGVSTO; Apollo
| Silver | 3.1 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Antoninus Pius (Titus Aelius Hadrianus Antoninus Pius) (138-161) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 145-161 |
| Value | 1 Denarius |
| Currency | Denarius, Reform of Augustus (27 BC – AD 215) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.1 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#259968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, standing front, head left, holding patera in right hand and lyre in left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI AVGVSTO
Translation:
Apollini Augusto.
To Apollo, the venerable.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Antoninus Pius (APOLLINI AVGVSTO; Apollo) coin features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on its obverse side. This is interesting because it highlights the cultural exchange and influence of Greek mythology on Roman culture during the Roman Empire.
