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Antoninianus - Volusianus IVNONI MARTIALI; Juno
| Silver | 4.09 g | 20.00 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 | 4.09 g |
| Diameter | 20.00 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284047 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Juno, draped, seated left, holding corn-ears in right hand and globe in left hand.
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 was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire, known as the Crisis of the Third Century. This period saw a series of civil wars, corruption, and external invasions that threatened the very survival of the empire. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus - Volusianus, which featured images of the emperors and gods, highlighting the empire's resilience and determination to persevere.
