Trebonianus Gallus Silver Antoninianus, Extremely Fine

Trebonianus Gallus was a Roman emperor who ruled from 251 to 253 AD during the Crisis of the Third Century. He rose to power after the death of Emperor Decius in battle against the Goths. Gallus, previously a governor, was quickly proclaimed emperor by the army. His reign was marked by challenges, including ongoing threats from barbarian invasions and internal dissent. Gallus made peace with the Goths, agreeing to pay them tribute, a decision that was unpopular in Rome. His rule ended abruptly when he and his son, Volusianus, were killed by their own troops in a rebellion led by Aemilian, a rival general. We have a small group of his silver Antoninianus in Extremely Fine condition showing the radiate bust of the emperor on the obverse and a standing or seated fi gure on the reverse.