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Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus SAECVLVM NOVVM; Roma
| Silver | 4.18 g | 22.00 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 | 4.18 g |
| Diameter | 22.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283604 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
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 is that it was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the reign of Trebonianus Gallus, who was emperor from 251 to 253 AD. This was a period of high inflation and currency devaluation, and the Antoninianus coin was introduced as a new denomination to replace the debased denarius. Despite its silver content, the coin was not widely accepted and had a short circulation period, reflecting the economic challenges of the time.
