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A work made of silver.

Antoninianus (Coin) Portraying Emperor Trebonianus Gallus

about 252

Roman, minted in Rome

Roman Empire

The front (obverse) of this coin portrays the bust of emperor Trebonianus Gallus, facing to the right. The back (reverse) depicts Virtus (valor) holding a spear and leaning on a shield.

Silver

Arts of Greece, Rome, and Byzantium