Antoninianus - Volusianus ROMAE AETERNAE AVG; Roma
| 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#284114 |
|---|---|
| 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 turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of the Roman currency had decreased significantly. To combat this, the government introduced a new currency, the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the previous currency, the Denarius. The coin was named after the emperor Antoninus, who ruled from 238 to 244 AD, and his son Volusianus, who ruled from 244 to 249 AD. Despite its introduction, the coin did not solve the economic problems of the empire, and it eventually became worthless as the empire collapsed.