RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A — Trebonianus Gallus Antoninianus
RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A · 251 AD-253 AD · Rome
Obverse
Reverse
Institut für Klassische Archäologie, Universität Tübingen
Obverse
IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG
Bust of Trebonianus Gallus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
VICTORIA AVGG
Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand
About This Type
This RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A is an antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus (251 AD-253 AD), struck at the Rome mint. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand. Struck in silver at a standard weight of 3.52g, 21mm diameter.
About the Antoninianus
The antoninianus (also called the radiate or double-denarius) was introduced by Caracalla in 215 AD. Identified by the radiate crown on the emperor's portrait, it was nominally worth two denarii. The denomination underwent severe debasement during the third-century crisis, becoming essentially bronze by the 260s.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A?
- RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A is a Silver Antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus (251 AD-253 AD) struck at the Rome mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A.
- How do you identify RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A?
- The obverse depicts Bust of Trebonianus Gallus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG. The reverse depicts Victory, winged, draped, standing left, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand with the inscription VICTORIA AVGG. Portrait type: radiate.
- What are the physical specifications of RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A?
- RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 48A was struck in Silver, standard weight 3.52g, diameter 21mm, die axis 6 h, struck.
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