Antoninianus - Volusianus (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) (251-253) front Antoninianus - Volusianus (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) (251-253) back
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Antoninianus - Volusianus AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#284101
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG

Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity 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, which features the goddess Aequitas (Equity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of fairness and justice, which was a key concern of the Roman government during this period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history and a testament to the enduring legacy of the Roman Empire.