Sestertius - Trebonianus Gallus APOLLO SALVTARI S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 13.9 g | 28 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 13.9 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283619 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, leaning in lyre set on rock, holding branch in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLO SALVTARI S C
Translation:
Apollo Salutaris. Senatus Consultum.
Apollo the saviour. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Sestertius - Trebonianus Gallus (APOLLO SALVTARI S C; Apollo) coin is that it features an image of Apollo, the Greek god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, on one side, and an image of Trebonianus Gallus, the Roman emperor, on the other side. 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.
