Antoninianus - Volusianus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) (251-253) front Antoninianus - Volusianus (VICTORIA AVG; Victory) (251-253) back
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Antoninianus - Volusianus VICTORIA AVG; Victory

 
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#284123
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, standing right on globe, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVG

Translation:
Victoria Augusti.
Victory of the emperor (Augustus).

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 still features the symbol of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, highlighting the importance of victory and military conquest in Roman culture.