Antoninianus - Volusianus PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| 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#284111 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, raising veil with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae.
Purity of the empress.
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 Pudicitia (Pudicity) on the reverse, was meant to promote the idea of moral purity and modesty, which was a key aspect of Roman culture during this period. Despite the coin's focus on moral values, it was actually issued during a time of great corruption and political upheaval, with multiple emperors vying for power and the empire facing external threats. This contrast between the coin's message and the reality of the time period makes it a fascinating piece of history.