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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Volusianus AEQVITAS AVGG; Aequitas
| Silver | 3.5 g | 21 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284036 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVGG
Translation:
Aequitas Duorum Augustorum.
Equity of the two emperors.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.53–3.75 g;Diameter varies: 20.5–22 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Volusianus coin was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil 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, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century AD.
