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Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.7 g | 21 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 | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283594 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.25–4.34 g;Diameter varies: 20.1–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Trebonianus Gallus is that it was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coinage reform of 251-253 AD, which introduced the Antoninianus, was an attempt to address the inflation and debasement of the currency that had occurred under previous emperors. Despite these efforts, the coin still contained a relatively low amount of silver, weighing only 3.7 grams, and was likely not worth its face value. This highlights the challenges the Roman Empire faced in maintaining economic stability during this period.
