Antoninianus - Volusianus P M TR P IIII COS II
Features
| 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 coins |
| Year | 253 |
| Value | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Number | N# 284012 |
| References | RIC IV.3# 141 Harold Mattingly, Edward Allen Sydenham, Carol Humphrey Vivian Sutherland; 1949. The Roman Imperial Coinage / Volume 4.3. Gordian III – Uranius Antoninus (AD 238–253). Spink & Son, London, United Kingdom. , OCRE# ric.4.vo.141Online Coins of the Roman Empire (http://numismatics.org/ocre/) |
Obverse
Bust of Volusian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG
Unabridged legend: Imperator Caesar Caius Vibius Volusianus Augustus
Translation: Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Caius Vibius Volusianus, emperor (Augustus).
Reverse
Volusian, veiled, togate, standing left, sacrificing out of right hand over lighted tripod, left, and holding short sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: P M TR P IIII COS II
Unabridged legend: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum
Translation: High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time.
Mint
Rome (ancient), Italy (?-476)Comments
Mass varies: 2.71–4.7 g;
Diameter varies: 19.75–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Diameter varies: 19.75–24 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
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| Date | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | |||||||||
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