Antoninianus - Volusianus PIETAS AVGG; Pietas
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#284064 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
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 Pietas (or Piety) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of piety and loyalty to the state, which was a key aspect of Roman culture. Despite the challenges faced by the empire during this period, the coin remains a testament to the enduring power and influence of Roman culture.