Description: Trebonianus Gallus (251 - 253 AD). AR Antoninianus, Antioch mint. IMP C C VIB TREB GALLVS P F AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right / MARTI PACIFERO; Mars advancing left, holding branch and spear.

Diameter: AR22 mm

Weight: 4,58 g

Grade: aMS/aMS

Attribution: RIC 85

Commentary: scarce; excellent example in nearly mint state, great portrait, good metal and wonderful patina, small scratch on reverse

History: During his two years reign Gallus managed to exile two bishops of Rome (popes): Cornelius and his successors Lucius.

Article Number: 051-07-03-41652