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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
As - Trebonianus Gallus PIETAS AVGG S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 9 g | 24 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283641 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.23–10.13 g;Diameter varies: 23.1–25.5 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Trebonianus Gallus coin is that it features the goddess Pietas on the reverse, which is a representation of the Roman virtue of piety and devotion to the gods. This highlights the importance of religion and spirituality in Roman culture during that time period.
