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As - Volusianus IVNONI MARTIALI S C; Juno
| Bronze | 9.3 g | 24.5 mm |
| 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round distyle temple, in which is seated Juno, front.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI MARTIALI S C
Translation:
Iunoni Martiali. Senatus Consultum.
Juno, the mother of Mars. / Juno, the warmonger. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 8.3–10.33 g;Example of this type:
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Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Juno, the Roman goddess of marriage and childbirth, on the reverse side, which signifies the importance of family and fertility in Roman culture.
