Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus (SAECVLVM NOVVM; Roma) (251-253) front Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus (SAECVLVM NOVVM; Roma) (251-253) back
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Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus SAECVLVM NOVVM; Roma

 
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Description
Issuer
Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Emperor
Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (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
References
Numista
N#283508
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Hexastyle temple, with figure of (Roma ?) in centre.

Script: Latin

Lettering: SAECVLVM NOVVM

Translation:
Saeculum Novum.
New century.

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 between 251 and 253 AD, a period known as the Crisis of the Third Century, when the empire was facing numerous challenges, including invasions, civil wars, and economic instability. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the traditional imagery and symbols of Roman power and authority, such as the portrait of the emperor and the she-wolf nursing Romulus and Remus. This coin is a testament to the resilience and endurance of the Roman Empire, even in the face of adversity.