© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Volusianus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Silver | 2.9 g | 21.5 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 | 2.9 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284054 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Prince, standing left, holding wand in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
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 a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was reduced to 2.9 grams, which was a significant decrease from the previous standard of 3.4 grams. This decrease in silver content was likely due to the empire's financial struggles and the need to produce more coins to meet the growing demand for currency. Despite this decrease, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire.
