Sestertius - Gallienus APOLLINI CONSERVA S C; Apollo
| Bronze | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Gallienus (Publius Licinius Egnatius Gallienus) (253-268) Valerian (Publius Licinius Valerianus) (253-260) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 257-258 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#286864 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing right, holding laurel-branch in right hand and lyre set on rock in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLINI CONSERVA S C
Translation:
Apollini Conservatori. Senatus Consultum.
To Apollo the protector. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius coin featuring Gallienus and Apollo is notable for its depiction of Apollo holding a lyre, which was a symbol of poetry and music in ancient Greek culture. This image highlights the cultural influence of Greece on the Roman Empire during the reign of Gallienus. Additionally, the coin's bronze composition was a common material used for coinage during this time period.
