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#284085 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pietas, 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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was decreased to 5% during the reign of Emperor Volusianus (251-253 AD), which was a significant decrease from the previous standard of 75% silver. This decrease in silver content was likely due to the empire's financial struggles and the need to produce more coins to meet the demands of trade and commerce. Despite this decrease, the coin still maintained its value and remained an important form of currency throughout the empire.