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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | 3.4 g | 20.5 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 | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.4 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283593 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Trebonianus Gallus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVG
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trebonianus Gallus (ADVENTVS AVG) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 251-253 AD, during the reign of Emperor Trebonianus Gallus, who ruled the empire alongside his co-emperor, Hostilian. However, their rule was cut short when they were both killed during a plague outbreak in 253 AD. Despite the turmoil, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire during that time.
