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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas
| Silver | 3.8 g | 21.5 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 | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Uberitas, draped, standing left, holding purse in extended right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VBERITAS AVG
Translation:
Uberitas Augusti.
To the fruitfulness (abundance) of the emperor (Augustus).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.34–4.16 g;Diameter varies: 20–22.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trebonianus Gallus (VBERITAS AVG; Uberitas) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's production coincided with a period of civil war, known as the Year of the Six Emperors (251-253 AD), during which multiple factions vied for control of the empire. Despite this instability, the coin's design remained consistent with previous issues, suggesting that the Roman mint was able to maintain some level of continuity and stability during this time.
