Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) (251-253) front Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) (251-253) back
Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus (AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas) (251-253) photo
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Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas

 
Gold 3.6 g 20 mm
Description
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
Weight
3.6 g
Diameter
20 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#283528
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGG

Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.

Comment

Mass varies: 3.11–3.98 g;
Diameter varies: 20–20.4 mm;

Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Aequitas, who represents fairness and equality, on its reverse side. This highlights the importance of these values in Roman society during the time of Trebonianus Gallus' reign.