Trebonianus Gallus (AD 251 - AD 253)

Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus was born around the year AD 206 in Perugia (Italy). He married Afinia Gemina Baebiana and had two children with her, a son Gaius Vibius Volusianus and a daughter Vibia Galla. He appears to have had a traditional political career, serving as a senator and as consul. In AD 250, he became governor of Upper Moesia and, as governor, deeply involved with Decius' Danube wars, including the successful defence of the city of Novae. Murdered, with his son, in Italy by his own troops.

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Trebonianus Gallus 'Eagle' Tetradrachm 018609

Trebonianus Gallus 'Eagle' Tetradrachm
Billon, 9.67 grams, 26.82 mm. Antioch, Syria. 251-253 AD. Obverse: AVTOK K G OVIB TPEB GALLOC CEB, laureate, draped and cuirassed bust right. Reverse: DHMAPX EZOVCIAC, eagle standing left, head right, holding wreath in its beak, B between legs, SC in exergue. SNG Cop 290; cf Sear GIC 4349. Very fine. A significant coin which has been published on wildwinds.com

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Trebonianus Gallus 'Eagle' Tetradrachm 018609


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RCV = Sear, David R    Roman Coins and Their Values
Cr = Crawford, Michael    The Roman Republican Coinage
SB = Sear, David R    Byzantine Coins and Their Values
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