Antoninianus - Volusianus (ROMAE AETERNAE AVG; Roma) (251-253) front Antoninianus - Volusianus (ROMAE AETERNAE AVG; Roma) (251-253) back
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Antoninianus - Volusianus ROMAE AETERNAE AVG; Roma

 
Silver - -
Description
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
References
Numista
N#284094
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Roma, helmeted, draped, seated left on shield, holding Victory in extended right hand and spear in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: ROMAE AETERNAE AVG

Translation:
Romae Aeternae Augustae.
To eternal and venerable Rome.

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 silver content was decreased during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring the goddess Roma and the emperor Volusianus reflects the empire's cultural and political values at the time.