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Sestertius - Trebonianus Gallus IVNONI MARTIALI S C; Juno
| Bronze | 18.8 g | 27 mm |
| 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 | 18.8 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283631 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Tetrastyle temple, in which is seated Juno; to her right, peacock, to her left, two figures.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI MARTIALI S C
Translation:
Iunoni Martiali. Senatus Consultum.
Juno, the mother of Mars. / Juno, the warmonger. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 18.21–19.32 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 a rare representation of the Roman goddess Juno on its reverse side, which makes it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
