Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus ADVENTVS AVGG
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283527 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trebonianus Gallus, in military attire, on horseback, left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVGG
Translation:
Adventus Duorum Augustorum.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus (ADVENTVS AVGG) coin is that it features a unique reverse design that depicts the Roman goddess Victory standing on the prow of a ship, holding a wreath and a palm branch. This design was meant to symbolize the Roman Empire's naval supremacy and military victories.
