© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM; Mars
| Silver | 3.8 g | 22 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 | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283598 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTEM PROPVGNATOREM
Translation:
Martem Propugnatorem.
Of Mars, the defender.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.91–4.75 g;Diameter varies: 20.15–29.7 mm;
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 the Roman god of war, Mars, on one side, and the emperor Trebonianus Gallus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, with multiple emperors vying for power and the empire facing external threats. Despite this, the coinage of this period, including the Antoninianus, remained consistent in its design and quality, showcasing the resilience and endurance of the Roman Empire.
