What is RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B?

RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B is a Bronze As of Trebonianus Gallus (251 AD-253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B.

How do you identify RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B?

The obverse depicts Bust of Trebonianus Gallus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar with the inscription PIETAS AVGG S C. Portrait type: laureate.

What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B?

RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.23g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.

Trebonianus Gallus As — RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B

Obverse

Reverse

Seminar für Alte Geschichte, Universität Freiburg

Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B

Ruler

Trebonianus Gallus

Denomination

Date

251 AD-253 AD

Mint

Rome

Metal

Bronze

Weight

8.23g

Diameter

24mm

Die Axis

12 h

Portrait Type

laureate

Manufacturing

struck

Obverse

IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG

Bust of Trebonianus Gallus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right

Reverse

PIETAS AVGG S C

Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar

About This Type

This RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B is an as of Trebonianus Gallus (251 AD-253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar. Struck in bronze at a standard weight of 8.23g, 24mm diameter.

About the As

The as was the base-unit bronze denomination of the Roman monetary system, worth one quarter of a sestertius. Under the empire it typically weighs about 11 grams and measures 25–28mm. The emperor appears with a bare or laureate head — the radiate crown was reserved for the dupondius.

About the Rome Mint

The Rome mint was the principal mint of the Roman state from the Republic through the fall of the Western Empire. It produced the vast majority of gold and silver coinage and was the only mint for much of the first and second centuries AD.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B?: RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B is a Bronze As of Trebonianus Gallus (251 AD-253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B.
How do you identify RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trebonianus Gallus, laureate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. The reverse depicts Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar with the inscription PIETAS AVGG S C. Portrait type: laureate.
What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B?: RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 117B was struck in Bronze, standard weight 8.23g, diameter 24mm, die axis 12 h, struck.