Double Aureus "Binio" - Trebonianus Gallus (ANNONA AVGG; Annona) (251-253) front Double Aureus "Binio" - Trebonianus Gallus (ANNONA AVGG; Annona) (251-253) back
no image

Double Aureus "Binio" - Trebonianus Gallus ANNONA AVGG; Annona

 
Gold - -
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
2 Aurei (25)
Currency
Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
Composition
Gold
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#283514
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Annona, draped, standing right, holding a rudder upright with her right hand and corn-ears in her left hand, left foot on prow.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ANNONA AVGG

Translation:
Annonae Duorum Augustorum.
The grain supply of the two emperors (Augusti).

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Double Aureus "Binio" coin is that it features the image of Annona, the Roman goddess of grain and fertility, on one side, and Emperor Trebonianus Gallus on the other. This coin was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the Roman Empire, and the image of Annona was likely included to symbolize the importance of agriculture and fertility during this period.