Trebonianus Gallus Antoninianus — RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 79

Obverse

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Catalog Reference

RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 79

Ruler

Trebonianus Gallus

Denomination

Antoninianus

Date

251 AD-253 AD

Mint

Antiocheia Syria

Metal

Silver

Portrait Type

radiate

Obverse

IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG

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

Reverse

ADVENTVS AVG

Trebonianus Gallus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand

About This Type

This RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 79 is an antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus (251 AD-253 AD), struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint. The reverse depicts Trebonianus Gallus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.

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 Antiocheia Syria Mint

Antiocheia (modern Antakya, Turkey) was one of the major eastern mints, operating from the Seleucid period through the late Roman Empire. It produced large volumes of silver and bronze coinage for the eastern provinces.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 79?: RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 79 is a Silver Antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus (251 AD-253 AD) struck at the Antiocheia Syria mint cataloged under RIC vol. IV no. IV Trebonianus Gallus 79.
How do you identify RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 79?: The obverse depicts Bust of Trebonianus Gallus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right with the inscription IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG. The reverse depicts Trebonianus Gallus, in military attire, on horse prancing left, raising right hand and holding sceptre in left hand with the inscription ADVENTVS AVG. Portrait type: radiate.