Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
Silver | - | - |
Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
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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 |
Shape | Round (irregular) |
Technique | Hammered |
Demonetized | Yes |
Updated | 2024-10-05 |
Numista | N#283595 |
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Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGG
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trebonianus Gallus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) was minted during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts the Roman goddess of justice, Aequitas, on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of fairness and equality, which was a key concern of the Roman government during this period. Despite the challenges faced by the empire, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and architecture, and is highly sought after by collectors today.