Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus SAECVLLVM NOVVM; Roma
| 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 |
| Years | 251-253 |
| 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#283605 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Hexastyle temple, with figure of (Roma ?) in centre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: SAECVLLVM NOVVM
Translation:
Saeculum Novum.
New century.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Antoninianus coin is that it was introduced during the reign of Emperor Trebonianus Gallus in 251 AD, and it was the first coin to feature a Roman Emperor with a beard. This was a significant departure from the traditional clean-shaven image of Roman Emperors and signaled a shift in cultural attitudes towards masculinity and authority.
