Antoninianus - Volusianus IVNONI MARTIALI; Juno
251 year| 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 |
| Year | 251 |
| 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#284002 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round distyle temple, in which is seated Juno, front: at her side, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI MARTIALI
Translation:
Iunoni Martiali.
Juno, the mother of Mars. / Juno, the warmonger.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus - Volusianus coin is notable for its unique design, which features a portrait of the Roman empress Juno on the obverse (front side) and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the reverse (back side). This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Volusianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. The use of Juno's image on the coin was a departure from the traditional depiction of Roman emperors on coins, and it highlights the important role that women played in Roman society and politics during this time period.