Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus (IVNO MARTIALIS; Juno) (251-253) front Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus (IVNO MARTIALIS; Juno) (251-253) back
Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus (IVNO MARTIALIS; Juno) (251-253) photo
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Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus IVNO MARTIALIS; Juno

 
Silver 4.2 g 23.5 mm
Description
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
4.2 g
Diameter
23.5 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#283547
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Juno, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: IVNO MARTIALIS

Translation:
Iuno Martialis.
Juno, the mother of Mars. / Juno, the warmonger.

Comment

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features a rare representation of the Roman goddess Juno on its reverse side, which is not commonly seen on coins from this time period.