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#283610 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing right, 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 coin 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 VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus coin is a specific type of Antoninianus coin that was issued during the reign of Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 AD). It features the image of the Roman goddess Virtus (Virtue) on the reverse side, which symbolized the moral integrity and military prowess of the Roman Empire. The coin's obverse side features the image of Trebonianus Gallus himself, along with the title VIRTVS AVGG (Virtus Augusti), which translates to "Virtue of the Emperor." Overall, the Antoninianus coin played an important role in the Roman Empire's economy and trade, and it remains a popular collector's item among numismatists today.