© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Trebonianus Gallus VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
| Silver | 3.3 g | 20 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 | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283563 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within laurel wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.12–3.38 g;Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Trebonianus Gallus, who ruled from 251 to 253 AD, on one side, and the Roman goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century, which saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and foreign invasions. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to produce coins like the Antoninianus, which served as an important medium of exchange and a symbol of Roman power and influence.
