© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Sestertius - Trebonianus Gallus PIETAS AVGG S C; Pietas
| Bronze | 16.2 g | 28 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 | 16.2 g |
| Diameter | 28 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283640 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 12.44–22.73 g;Diameter varies: 25–31 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Pietas, the Roman goddess of duty and devotion, on the reverse side. This suggests that the coin was minted during a time when the Roman Empire was emphasizing the importance of piety and loyalty to the state and its rulers.
