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© Trustees of the British Museum
As - Volusianus VIRTVS AVGG S C; Virtus
| Bronze | 6.5 g | - |
| 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 | 6.5 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284163 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, leaning on shield and holding spear in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VIRTVS AVGG S C
Translation:
Virtus Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Courage of the emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Trustees of the British Museum
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the As - Volusianus coin is that it features an image of the Roman goddess Virtus (VIRTVS AVGG S C) on one side, which represents the virtue and moral excellence that the Roman Empire aimed to uphold.
