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RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 31

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Record status

Individual type · research required

Issuing entity

Roman Empire

RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 31. Denomination: Antoninianus. Authority: Trebonianus Gallus. Mint: Rome. The obverse shows bust of Trebonianus Gallus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right, with the legend IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG.

The reverse shows annona, draped, standing right, holding a rudder upright with her right hand and corn-ears in her left hand, left foot on prow, with the legend ANNONA AVGG.

Evidence at a glance

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Historical context

The denomination is an antoninianus, also known as a pre-reform radiate, which was introduced by Caracalla in early AD 215 and thought to have been valued at two denarii. Characterised by the emperor wearing a radiate crown to denote a double denomination, the antoninianus was initially struck in silver but was progressively debased as silver bullion supplies declined and soldier emperors required coin to pay their troops. The reverse features Annona holding a rudder and corn-ears, accompanied by the inscription "ANNONA AVGG".

Physical characteristics

Material
Silver
Denomination
Antoninianus

Technical characteristics

Mint
Rome
Authority
Trebonianus Gallus

Design

Obverse
Bust of Trebonianus Gallus, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right
Reverse
Annona, draped, standing right, holding a rudder upright with her right hand and corn-ears in her left hand, left foot on prow
Obverse legend
IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG
Reverse legend
ANNONA AVGG

Identification

Type reference
RIC IV Trebonianus Gallus 31
Denomination and metal
Antoninianus, Silver
Obverse legend to match
IMP CAE C VIB TREB GALLVS AVG
Reverse legend to match
ANNONA AVGG
Source note
Type description from the American Numismatic Society's Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE); individual specimens differ in die, flan size, weight and wear, and legend breaks may vary.

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