2 Trientes - Volusianus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
251 year| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Volusianus (Gaius Vibius Volusianus) (251-253) Trebonianus Gallus (Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus) (251-253) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 251 |
| Value | 2 Trientes = ⅔ Aureus (25⁄3) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284001 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Volusian, draped, standing left, holding wand in right hand and reversed spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin 2 Trientes - Volusianus (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (251) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Gold is that it features an image of the Roman Emperor Volusianus on one side and the goddess Victory on the other. This coin was minted during Volusianus' reign from 251 to 253 AD and is considered a rare and valuable artifact for collectors of ancient Roman coins.
