Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus P M TR P IIII COS II
253 year| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Year | 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#283512 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trebonianus Gallus, togate, standing left, holding branch in right hand and short transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin featuring Trebonianus Gallus is that it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 253 AD, just a few years after the Roman Empire had experienced a series of civil wars, known as the Year of the Four Emperors, which saw the rise and fall of multiple emperors in quick succession. Despite this instability, the coin still bears the traditional imagery and inscriptions of Roman coins, showcasing the resilience of Roman culture and the continued importance of the imperial system.
