Antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus - 1966.62

Acquisition number: 1966.62

Other images

Rev.: Pietas (Devotion) with hands raised; an altar in front

Obv.: Bust of Trebonianus Gallus r., radiate, draped, cuirassed, bearded. IMP(erator) C(aesar) C(aius) VIB(ius) TREB(onianus) GALLVS AVG(ustus).

Rev.: Pietas draped standing l. with both hands raised and an altar in front below. PIETAS AVGG( = Augustorum).

Title: Antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus - 1966.62

Acquisition number: 1966.62

Author or editor: Beryl Rawson

Culture or period: Roman Imperial

Date: AD 251-253

Material: Metal - Copper-silver alloy

Object type: Coins - Roman

Dimensions: 22mm (w)

Origin region or location: Italy

Origin city: Milan

Display case or on loan: 7

Keywords: Coin, antoninianus, Roman, Imperial, Trebonianus Gallus, Pietas

Mattingly, H., E.A. Sydenham, C.H. Sutherland, R.A. Carson, The Roman Imperial Coinage 13 vols (London,  Spink, 1923-1994) IV 72 pl.13 no.16; Seaby, H.A., Roman Silver Coins (London, B.A. Seaby, 1967) IV 88.  

1966.62

Antoninianus of Trebonianus Gallus

3.215 g. AD 251-253

Obv.: Bust of Trebonianus Gallus r., radiate, draped, cuirassed, bearded. IMP(erator) C(aesar) C(aius) VIB(ius) TREB(onianus) GALLVS AVG(ustus).

Rev.: Pietas draped standing l. with both hands raised and an altar in front below. PIETAS AVGG( = Augustorum).

Trebonianus Gallus was governor in nearby Moesia when Traianus Decius was killed in battle on the Danube in AD 251. He was hailed as emperor by his army, and made a quick peace with the Goths. He took as fellow emperor Decius’ son Hostilian and then, after Hostilian’s early death, his own son Volusian. Hence the plural ‘AVGG.’ on the reverse: ‘dutifulness of the emperors’.

This coin was probably struck at the mint of Milan, which seems to have begun operation under Traianus Decius.

Mattingly, H., E.A. Sydenham, C.H. Sutherland, R.A. Carson, The Roman Imperial Coinage 13 vols (London,  Spink, 1923-1994) IV 72 pl.13 no.16; Seaby, H.A., Roman Silver Coins (London, B.A. Seaby, 1967) IV 88.