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#284065 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands; in field, star.
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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was debased, meaning that it contained less silver than previous coins, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the coin still features the image of Pietas, the goddess of piety and devotion, on its reverse side, highlighting the importance of religious devotion in Roman culture.