Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus
| 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#283571 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, holding spear in right hand and leaning on shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin was introduced by the Roman Emperor Caracalla in 215 AD as a replacement for the denarius, which had been the standard Roman currency for centuries. The Antoninianus was made of silver and had a higher purity level than the denarius, which had been debased over time. The coin was named after Caracalla's adoptive father, Antoninus Pius, and it became the main currency of the Roman Empire for over a century. The Antoninianus coin featuring Trebonianus Gallus, who was a Roman Emperor from 251-253 AD, is particularly interesting because it was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. Gallus was known for his military campaigns against the Goths and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy, which had been weakened by inflation and debasement of the currency. The coin's design, which features the goddess Virtus (Virtue) on the reverse, may have been intended to promote the idea of the Roman Empire's strength and virtue under Gallus' leadership.