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Aureus - Volusianus P M TR P IIII COS II
253 year| Gold | 3.2 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 |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.2 g |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#284010 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Volusian, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of patera in right hand over lighted tripod, left, and holding short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II
Translation:
Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum.
High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time.
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 Aureus - Volusianus (P M TR P IIII COS II) (253) coin is that it features an image of the Roman emperor Volusianus, who ruled from 251 to 253 AD, on one side, and a depiction of the goddess Victory on the other side. This coin was minted during a time of significant political and military upheaval in the Roman Empire, and its design reflects the propaganda efforts of the ruling elite to promote the image of a strong and victorious leader. Despite its small size, this coin is a valuable artifact that provides insight into the economic, social, and political conditions of the Roman Empire during the 3rd century AD.
