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The billon tetradrachms of 251-253 AD were struck during one of the empire’s most chaotic periods, when rapid imperial succession, plague, and intensifying Gothic invasions destabilized the Roman world. These coins, produced primarily at Eastern mints, show further degradation in silver content as emergency military and administrative expenses outpaced revenue. This Roman Provincial Tetradrachm was struck in Antioch, in modern-day Syria, and carries a Mint State grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Right now, the Roman Provincial Trebonianus Gallus BI Tetradrachm is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This Roman Provincial Trebonianus Gallus BI Tetradrachm is a Mint State specimen with dark, gray toning and a subdued satin luster on the obverse, as well as a largely untoned silver-gray reverse with a soft, satin sheen. The 4/5 strike indicates a coin with well-struck, centered designs and surfaces that have only minimal signs of wear, tear, and aging.
Billon tetradrachms issued under Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 AD) circulated during a brief and troubled reign marked by continuing plague, barbarian pressures, and the challenge of rival claimants. Struck primarily at Alexandria, these coins served the Egyptian provincial economy while Gallus struggled to maintain control and address the cascading crises inherited from his predecessor Decius. The continued production of tetradrachms under Gallus demonstrates the administrative continuity of provincial mints even amid political instability.
The design of Roman Provincial Trebonianus Gallus BI Tetradrachms features the emperor’s portrait on the obverse, typically laureate, rendered in the increasingly schematic style characteristic of mid-3rd century provincial coinage. Reverse types included traditional Alexandrian iconography such as the eagle of Zeus, personifications of Alexandria and the Nile, and figures like Homonoia or Elpis that conveyed messages of hope and unity during difficult times.
If you have any questions about ancient silver coins for sale, please ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
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The billon tetradrachms of 251-253 AD were struck during one of the empire’s most chaotic periods, when rapid imperial succession, plague, and intensifying Gothic invasions destabilized the Roman world. These coins, produced primarily at Eastern mints, show further degradation in silver content as emergency military and administrative expenses outpaced revenue. This Roman Provincial Tetradrachm was struck in Antioch, in modern-day Syria, and carries a Mint State grade from the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC). Right now, the Roman Provincial Trebonianus Gallus BI Tetradrachm is available at JM Bullion.
Coin Highlights:
This Roman Provincial Trebonianus Gallus BI Tetradrachm is a Mint State specimen with dark, gray toning and a subdued satin luster on the obverse, as well as a largely untoned silver-gray reverse with a soft, satin sheen. The 4/5 strike indicates a coin with well-struck, centered designs and surfaces that have only minimal signs of wear, tear, and aging.
Billon tetradrachms issued under Trebonianus Gallus (251-253 AD) circulated during a brief and troubled reign marked by continuing plague, barbarian pressures, and the challenge of rival claimants. Struck primarily at Alexandria, these coins served the Egyptian provincial economy while Gallus struggled to maintain control and address the cascading crises inherited from his predecessor Decius. The continued production of tetradrachms under Gallus demonstrates the administrative continuity of provincial mints even amid political instability.
The design of Roman Provincial Trebonianus Gallus BI Tetradrachms features the emperor’s portrait on the obverse, typically laureate, rendered in the increasingly schematic style characteristic of mid-3rd century provincial coinage. Reverse types included traditional Alexandrian iconography such as the eagle of Zeus, personifications of Alexandria and the Nile, and figures like Homonoia or Elpis that conveyed messages of hope and unity during difficult times.
If you have any questions about ancient silver coins for sale, please ask. JM Bullion customer service is available at 800-276-6508, online using our web chat, and via our email address.
