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<p>[QUOTE="Pickin and Grinin, post: 24440572, member: 73995"]I spent money I shouldn't have, I was feeling the bug and went out to a coin shop just hoping to find something under $10, I just had to have this coin.</p><p>(spent more than I should have), But I think I got this one for a steal. LOL</p><p><br /></p><p><img src="https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTsFLU__YwZmLTX655_BXpOIfnsKbCTq6d--Q&usqp=CAU" class="bbCodeImage wysiwygImage" alt="" unselectable="on" /></p><p><br /></p><p><b>Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus</b> (206 - August, 253), was Roman Emperor from 251 to 253, in a joint rule with his son Volusianus.</p><p><br /></p><p>Gallus was born in Italy, in a family with respected ancestry of Etruscan senatorial background. He had two children in his marriage with Afinia Gemina Baebiana: Gaius Vibius Volusianus, later Emperor, and a daughter, Vibia Galla. His early career was a typical <i>cursus honorum</i>, with several appointments, both political and military. He was suffect consul and in 250 was nominated governor of the Roman province of Moesia Superior, an appointment that showed the confidence of emperor Trajan Decius in him. In Moesia, Gallus was a key figure in repelling the frequent invasion attacks by the Gothic tribes of the Danube and became popular with the army, catered to during his brief Imperial rule by his official image: military haircut, gladiatorial physique, intimidating stance (<i>illustration, left</i>).</p><p><br /></p><p>In June 251, Decius and his co-emperor and son Herennius Etruscus died in the Battle of Abrittus, at the hands of the Goths they were supposed to punish for raids into the empire, largely owing to the failure of Gallus to attack aggressively. When the army heard the news, the soldiers proclaimed Gallus emperor, despite Hostilian, Decius' surviving son, ascending the imperial throne in Rome. Gallus did not back down from his intention to become emperor, but accepted Hostilian as co-emperor, perhaps to avoid the damage of another civil war. While Gallus marched on Rome, an outbreak of plague struck the city and killed young Hostilian. With absolute power now in his hands, Gallus nominated his son Volusianus co-emperor.</p><p><br /></p><p>Eager to show himself competent and gain popularity with the citizens, Gallus swiftly dealt with the epidemic, providing burial for the victims. Gallus is often accused of persecuting the Christians, but the only solid evidence of this allegation is the imprisoning of Pope Cornelius in 252.</p><p><br /></p><p>Like his predecessors, Gallus did not have an easy reign. In the East, Persian Emperor Shapur I invaded and conquered the province of Syria, without any response from Rome. On the Danube, the Gothic tribes were once again on the loose, despite the peace treaty signed in 251. The army was not long pleased with the emperor, and when Aemilianus, governor of Moesia Superior and Pannonia, took the initiative of battle and defeated the Goths, the soldiers proclaimed him emperor. With a usurper threatening the throne, Gallus prepared for a fight. He recalled several legions and ordered reinforcements to return to Rome from the Rhine frontier. Despite these dispositions, Aemilianus marched onto Italy ready to fight for his claim. Gallus did not have the chance to face him in battle: he and Volusianus were murdered by their own troops in August 253, in Interamna (modern Terni). Before the arrival of Valerian. What exactly happened there is not clear.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-11" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-11" rel="nofollow">[11]</a> Later sources claim that after an initial defeat, Gallus and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volusian" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volusian" rel="nofollow">Volusian</a> were murdered by their own troops;<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-Potter-252-10" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-Potter-252-10" rel="nofollow">[10]</a> or Gallus did not have the chance to face Aemilian at all because his army went over to the usurper.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-12" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-12" rel="nofollow">[12]</a> In any case, both Gallus and Volusian were killed in August 253.<a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-13" target="_blank" class="externalLink ProxyLink" data-proxy-href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-13" rel="nofollow">[13]</a></p><p><br /></p><p>Such a short reign, imagine if our politicians were the leaders of our army's, Navy, and went into battle when there was a conflict.</p><p>Sources</p><p>Wikipedia</p><p>Forvmancientscoins.</p><p>Wildwinds</p><p><br /></p><p>RIC 92, Off. IV</p><p>Trebonianus Gallus Silvered Antoninianus. Antioch mint. IMP CC VIB TREB GALLVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IV beneath bust. / VBERITAS AVG, Ubertas standing left, holding purse and cornucopiae, Mintmark: IV (officina 4).</p><p>Weight 4 grams</p><p>Diameter 20.63 MM</p><p><br /></p><p>RIC 92; RSC 125c; Sear 9652.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1548352[/ATTACH]</p><p>[ATTACH=full]1548354[/ATTACH]</p><p><br /></p><p>Ubertas, or Vberitas Goddess of fertility, often holding a purse or sometimes grapes.</p><p>Cornucopiae to symbol of abbundance, fecundity, fertility, and happiness.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Pickin and Grinin, post: 24440572, member: 73995"]I spent money I shouldn't have, I was feeling the bug and went out to a coin shop just hoping to find something under $10, I just had to have this coin. (spent more than I should have), But I think I got this one for a steal. LOL [IMG]https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcTsFLU__YwZmLTX655_BXpOIfnsKbCTq6d--Q&usqp=CAU[/IMG] [B]Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus[/B] (206 - August, 253), was Roman Emperor from 251 to 253, in a joint rule with his son Volusianus. Gallus was born in Italy, in a family with respected ancestry of Etruscan senatorial background. He had two children in his marriage with Afinia Gemina Baebiana: Gaius Vibius Volusianus, later Emperor, and a daughter, Vibia Galla. His early career was a typical [I]cursus honorum[/I], with several appointments, both political and military. He was suffect consul and in 250 was nominated governor of the Roman province of Moesia Superior, an appointment that showed the confidence of emperor Trajan Decius in him. In Moesia, Gallus was a key figure in repelling the frequent invasion attacks by the Gothic tribes of the Danube and became popular with the army, catered to during his brief Imperial rule by his official image: military haircut, gladiatorial physique, intimidating stance ([I]illustration, left[/I]). In June 251, Decius and his co-emperor and son Herennius Etruscus died in the Battle of Abrittus, at the hands of the Goths they were supposed to punish for raids into the empire, largely owing to the failure of Gallus to attack aggressively. When the army heard the news, the soldiers proclaimed Gallus emperor, despite Hostilian, Decius' surviving son, ascending the imperial throne in Rome. Gallus did not back down from his intention to become emperor, but accepted Hostilian as co-emperor, perhaps to avoid the damage of another civil war. While Gallus marched on Rome, an outbreak of plague struck the city and killed young Hostilian. With absolute power now in his hands, Gallus nominated his son Volusianus co-emperor. Eager to show himself competent and gain popularity with the citizens, Gallus swiftly dealt with the epidemic, providing burial for the victims. Gallus is often accused of persecuting the Christians, but the only solid evidence of this allegation is the imprisoning of Pope Cornelius in 252. Like his predecessors, Gallus did not have an easy reign. In the East, Persian Emperor Shapur I invaded and conquered the province of Syria, without any response from Rome. On the Danube, the Gothic tribes were once again on the loose, despite the peace treaty signed in 251. The army was not long pleased with the emperor, and when Aemilianus, governor of Moesia Superior and Pannonia, took the initiative of battle and defeated the Goths, the soldiers proclaimed him emperor. With a usurper threatening the throne, Gallus prepared for a fight. He recalled several legions and ordered reinforcements to return to Rome from the Rhine frontier. Despite these dispositions, Aemilianus marched onto Italy ready to fight for his claim. Gallus did not have the chance to face him in battle: he and Volusianus were murdered by their own troops in August 253, in Interamna (modern Terni). Before the arrival of Valerian. What exactly happened there is not clear.[URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-11'][11][/URL] Later sources claim that after an initial defeat, Gallus and [URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volusian']Volusian[/URL] were murdered by their own troops;[URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-Potter-252-10'][10][/URL] or Gallus did not have the chance to face Aemilian at all because his army went over to the usurper.[URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-12'][12][/URL] In any case, both Gallus and Volusian were killed in August 253.[URL='https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trebonianus_Gallus#cite_note-13'][13][/URL] Such a short reign, imagine if our politicians were the leaders of our army's, Navy, and went into battle when there was a conflict. Sources Wikipedia Forvmancientscoins. Wildwinds RIC 92, Off. IV Trebonianus Gallus Silvered Antoninianus. Antioch mint. IMP CC VIB TREB GALLVS PF AVG, radiate, draped and cuirassed bust right, IV beneath bust. / VBERITAS AVG, Ubertas standing left, holding purse and cornucopiae, Mintmark: IV (officina 4). Weight 4 grams Diameter 20.63 MM RIC 92; RSC 125c; Sear 9652. [ATTACH=full]1548352[/ATTACH] [ATTACH=full]1548354[/ATTACH] Ubertas, or Vberitas Goddess of fertility, often holding a purse or sometimes grapes. Cornucopiae to symbol of abbundance, fecundity, fertility, and happiness.[/QUOTE]
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