Trebonianus Gallus; AE Sestertius; Virtus
Description:
Trebonianus Gallus (251 - 253 AD). AE Sestertius, Rome mint. IMP CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GALLVS AVG; laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right / VIRTVS AVGG, S-C; Virtus standing left, holding reversed spear, resting hand on shield.
Diameter:
AE26 mm
Weight:
12,8 g
Grade:
aVF/VF
Attribution:
RIC 126a
Commentary:
rare; green patina with lighter deposits in fields,; including collector's original card with detailed description and photos
History:
Gallus created a scheme by which even the very poor were entitled to a decent burial, for what he won much goodwill from ordinary people.
Article Number:
016-03-02-41652