Trebonianus Gallus. Sestertius
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Description
Trebonianus Gallus; 251-253 AD, Rome, Sestertius, 15.66g. RIC-126a. Obv: [IMP] CAES C VIBIVS TREBONIANVS GAL[LV]S AVG Bust laureate, draped, cuirassed r. Rx: VIRTVS AVGG around, S - C across field, Virtus standing l. holding shield and spear.While coins of Trebonianus Gallus are generally represented by excellent portraits, this coin surpasses anything possible. Though struck on a small flan, it has complete legends and an utterly wonderful portrait struck in high relief. No better sestertius could ever be located. MS