Trebonianus Gallus; AE Sestertius; Virtus
80,00 €
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.
Specifications
| Diameter [mm]: | AE26 |
| Weight [g]: | 12,80 |
| 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 |
Historical Context
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.





