Antoninianus - Volusianus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (251-253) front Antoninianus - Volusianus (VICTORIA AVGG; Victory) (251-253) back
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Antoninianus - Volusianus VICTORIA AVGG; 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#284097
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Victory, winged, draped, advancing right, holding wreath in right hand and palm in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VICTORIA AVGG

Translation:
Victoria Duorum Augustorum.
Victory of the two emperors (Augusti).

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 symbol of Victory (Victoria) on the reverse side, highlighting the Roman Empire's continued emphasis on military conquest and dominance.