Roman Empire – Volusian (AD 251–253) AR Antoninianus
Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Volusian right, seen from the front.
Reverse: Typically features deities or personifications such as Concordia, Pietas, or Providentia—symbols of stability and divine favor during a turbulent reign.
Silvered billon Antoninianus, struck at the Rome mint.
Diameter: ~21–23 mm | Weight: ~3.0–4.0 g
Historical Context:
Volusian, the son of Emperor Trebonianus Gallus, was elevated to co-emperor in AD 251 after the death of Hostilian. His reign was short and marked by military crises, Gothic invasions, and the growing threat of the Persians. In AD 253, both Volusian and his father were killed by their own troops when Aemilian was proclaimed emperor. Coins of Volusian are historically significant as they represent the instability of the mid-3rd century, when emperors rose and fell rapidly.
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Roman Empire – Volusian (AD 251–253) AR Antoninianus
Obverse: Radiate, draped and cuirassed bust of Volusian right, seen from the front.
Reverse: Typically features deities or personifications such as Concordia, Pietas, or Providentia—symbols of stability and divine favor during a turbulent reign.
Silvered billon Antoninianus, struck at the Rome mint.
Diameter: ~21–23 mm | Weight: ~3.0–4.0 g
Historical Context:
Volusian, the son of Emperor Trebonianus Gallus, was elevated to co-emperor in AD 251 after the death of Hostilian. His reign was short and marked by military crises, Gothic invasions, and the growing threat of the Persians. In AD 253, both Volusian and his father were killed by their own troops when Aemilian was proclaimed emperor. Coins of Volusian are historically significant as they represent the instability of the mid-3rd century, when emperors rose and fell rapidly.
NGC Certified – Securely housed in an NGC holder for authenticity and preservation, adding both trust and market value.
