© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus ANNONA AVGG; Annona
| 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#283542 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing right, holding a rudder upright with her right hand and corn-ears in her left hand, left foot on prow.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ANNONA AVGG
Translation:
Annonae Duorum Augustorum.
The grain supply of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.47–4.59 g;Diameter varies: 20–22.2 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trebonianus Gallus (ANNONA AVGG; Annona) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of the Roman currency had decreased significantly. To combat this, the government introduced a new currency, the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the previous currency, the denarius. This coin was an attempt to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the Roman currency.
