© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Volusianus P M TR P IIII COS II
253 year| 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 |
| Year | 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#284011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Volusian, togate, holding branch in right hand and short transverse sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time.
Comment
Mass varies: 2.83–4.1 g;Diameter varies: 20.55–21 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 the reign of Emperor Volusianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. This coin was part of a series of coins issued by Volusianus to promote his military campaigns and victories. The coin features an image of the emperor on one side and a goddess on the other, symbolizing the empire's power and prosperity. Despite its small size, this coin is a significant artifact of Roman history and a valuable collector's item for numismatists.
