Aureus - Volusianus IVNONI MARTIALI; Juno
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284026 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Round tetrastyle temple, in which is seated Juno, front; at her side, peacock.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IVNONI MARTIALI
Translation:
Iunoni Martiali.
Juno, the mother of Mars. / Juno, the warmonger.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Volusianus coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Volusianus, who ruled the Roman Empire from 251 to 253 AD. The coin features an image of the goddess Juno on the reverse side, which is unusual for a Roman coin, as most coins of that time featured images of the emperor or other male deities. This suggests that Volusianus may have had a particular devotion to Juno or wanted to promote her cult during his reign.
