Antoninianus - Volusianus PVDICITIA AVGG; 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#284113 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, veiled, draped, seated left, raising veil with right hand and holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVGG
Translation:
Pudicitia Duarum Augustarum.
Purity of the two empresses.
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 decreased during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin still features the image of Pudicitia, the personification of modesty or chastity, on the reverse, highlighting the importance of these values in Roman culture.