© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
© Münzkabinett - Staatliche Museen zu Berlin (CC BY-SA 4.0)
Æ 30 - Trebonianus Gallus ΑΝΤΙΟΧΕΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ, Δ Ε
| Bronze | 16.25 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Antioch on the Orontes (Syria Coele) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 16.25 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-06 |
| Numista | N#200800 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 87% |
Reverse
Portable shrine with four columns enclosing statue of Tyche seated, facing, with river god (Orontes) facing, at her feet; above, ram running r.; usually, carry-bars at the base of the shrine.
Script: Greek
Lettering:
ΑΝΤΙΟΧƐΩΝ ΜΗΤΡΟ ΚΟΛΩΝ
Δ Ɛ
S C
Unabridged legend: Antioxeon Metropholis Kolon DE Senatus Consulto
Translation: Antiochia ad Orontem Mint. [DE = ?] Minted by decree of the Senate
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare image of the Roman emperor Trebonianus Gallus wearing a beard. Most depictions of Roman emperors from this time period show them clean-shaven, so this coin is a unique example of a Roman emperor being depicted with facial hair.
