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Description:Trebonianus Gallus AE25Viminacium, MoesiaAD 251-253OBV: laureate, draped, cuirassed bust rightLegend: IMP C VIB IOIRTBO & GALLVS AVGREV: Moesia stadning, hands outstretched over lion and bullLegend: PMS C-OL VIM,Date AN XII in exergue, AD 251
Diameter measures approx 25.7mm and is about 3.4mm thick. Coin weighs ~12g. Some corrosion present with dark brown patina and slightly faded details. Crude edges
Info:Trebonianus Gallus, also known as Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus, was a Roman emperor who ruled from 251 to 253 CE during the Crisis of the Third Century, a period marked by political instability, military turmoil, and external invasions. Born around 206 CE in Perusia (modern Perugia, Italy), Gallus hailed from an Etruscan family and rose through the ranks of the Roman Senate, gaining experience as a provincial governor and military commander.
His rise to power came in the aftermath of Emperor Decius\'s defeat and death at the hands of the Goths in the Battle of Abrittus in 251 CE. As a general serving under Decius, Gallus was proclaimed emperor by the army. Once in power, he sought to stabilize the empire, but his decisions, such as negotiating peace with the Goths and allowing them to retreat with their plunder, were seen by many as signs of weakness.
Gallus\'s reign coincided with the outbreak of a devastating plague, likely smallpox, which decimated the population and further eroded public confidence in his leadership. To solidify his position, he elevated his son, Volusianus, as co-emperor, but this did little to prevent growing dissatisfaction among the Senate and military.
In 253 CE, Gallus faced a challenge from the general Aemilian, who had won a significant victory against the Goths and was proclaimed emperor by his troops. Aemilian marched on Rome, and Gallus, along with Volusianus, attempted to confront him. However, their own soldiers betrayed them, and both were killed near Interamna (modern Terni, Italy).
Gallus\'s brief and troubled reign reflects the challenges of maintaining imperial authority during one of Rome\'s most chaotic periods. While his legacy is largely overshadowed by the instability of his time, he is remembered through surviving artifacts, such as coins and a remarkable bronze statue now housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City. This statue depicts him as a commanding, if rugged, figure, offering a glimpse into how he wished to be perceived in his era.
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