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Sestertius - Trebonianus Gallus AETERNITAS AVGG S C; Aeternitas
| Bronze | 18.2 g | - |
| 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 | Sestertius (⅛) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 18.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aeternitas, draped, standing left, holding phoenix on globe in right hand and raising skirt with left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AETERNITAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Aeternitas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Eternity of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.75–19.73 g;Example of this type:
Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Aeternitas, the Roman goddess of eternity, on its reverse side. This is significant because Aeternitas was a relatively new deity in the Roman pantheon at the time, and her inclusion on the coinage suggests that the Roman Empire was beginning to emphasize the idea of eternity and the perpetuity of the imperial system. Additionally, the use of Aeternitas on the coin may have been a way for Trebonianus Gallus to promote his own legitimacy as emperor, as he was known for his efforts to restore stability to the empire during a period of political turmoil.
