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© Trustees of the British Museum
Sestertius - Volusianus APOLLO SALVTARI S C; Apollo
| Bronze | 15.5 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 15.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, nude, standing left, holding branch in right hand and resting left hand on lyre set on rock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: APOLLO SALVTARI S C
Translation:
Apollo Salutaris. Senatus Consultum.
Apollo the saviour. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Sestertius - Volusianus coin featuring Apollo has an interesting fact: despite being a standard circulation coin, it was made with a rare mistake. The reverse side of the coin features the inscription "APOLLO SALVTARI S C," which means "Apollo, savior of the state." However, the letter "S" in "SALVTARI" was mistakenly engraved upside down. This error, known as a " inverted S," is quite rare and makes the coin highly sought after by collectors.
