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Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus P M TR P IIII COS II
253 year| Gold | 3.96 g | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.96 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283510 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Trebonianus Gallus, togate, standing left, holding branch in right hand and short transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Aureus - Trebonianus Gallus (P M TR P IIII COS II) (253) coin is that it features a unique blend of Roman and Greek influences in its design. The obverse side of the coin depicts the emperor Trebonianus Gallus wearing a radiate crown, which was a traditional Roman symbol of divinity, while the reverse side features a representation of the goddess Victory holding a wreath and a palm branch, which were common motifs in Greek art. This blending of cultural influences reflects the diverse cultural heritage of the Roman Empire during this time period.
