© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus IVNO MARTIALIS; Juno
| Silver | 3.5 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283582 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNO MARTIALIS
Translation:
Iuno Martialis.
Juno, the mother of Mars. / Juno, the warmonger.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.16–3.79 g;Diameter varies: 20.35–22.25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Trebonianus Gallus and Juno on its reverse side, is notable for its rare depiction of the Roman goddess Juno holding a scepter and a small statue of Jupiter, her husband. This unique representation of Juno highlights the importance of the Roman pantheon during the reign of Trebonianus Gallus and adds to the historical significance of the coin.
