Antoninianus - Volusianus ADVENTVS AVG
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 |
| Years | 251-253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284098 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Volusian, in military attire, on horseback left, raising right hand and holding spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ADVENTVS AVG
Translation:
Adventus Augusti.
Adventus (Roman welcoming ceremony) of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Volusianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political instability in the Roman Empire. The coin's design features the image of the Roman Emperor Volusianus, who ruled from 251 to 253 AD, and the inscription "ADVENTVS AVG" which means "the arrival of the emperor." This coin was used as a means of propaganda to promote the emperor's image and to reinforce the idea that he was the rightful ruler of the empire. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this time, the Antoninianus - Volusianus coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.