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Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus FELICITAS PVBLICA; Rome
| Gold | 3.50 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.50 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#377099 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Felicitas, draped, standing facing, head left, caduceus in right hand, transverse scepter in left, leaning on short column with left arm.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FELICI-TAS PVBLICA
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus coin is that it features the image of the Roman goddess Felicitas, who represents good luck and prosperity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of Felicitas in Roman culture and the desire for good fortune and prosperity during the reign of Trebonianus Gallus.
