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  • 1 Sestertius 251 AD, AMNG# 160, Moesia Superior, Trebonianus Gallus
  • 1 Sestertius 251 AD, AMNG# 160, Moesia Superior, Trebonianus Gallus
Description

Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus Augustus), also known as Gallus, was Roman Emperor from 251 to 253, in a joint rule with his son Volusianus.

Obverse

Head of Trebonianus Gallus, laureate, right.

IMP C VIBIO TREBON GALLO AVG (Imperator Caesar Vibius Trebonianus Gallus Augustus)

IMP C VIBIO TREBON GALLO AVG

Reverse

Moesia (the symbolic figure of the province) standing left, between a bull and lion.

P MS COL VIM (Provincia Moesia Superior Colonia Viminacium)
AN XII in exergue for 251

P M S COL VIM
AN XII

Edge -
Characteristics
Material Bronze
Weight 11.4 g
Diameter 25 mm
Thickness -
Shape round
Alignment -
Mint
Viminacium

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