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Ruler: Volusian, 251-253 AD
Denomination: Antoninianus
Obverse: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG; radiate, draped and cuirassed bust to right, seen from the back
Reverse: VIRTVS AVGG; Virtus standing to left, holding spear and shield set on ground; star in right field.
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Mint: Rome
Reference: RIC IV 187
Price: 200 PLN
Note: scarce
Almost extremely fine condition; much original mint luster remaining; nice delicate patina; fine portrait!
Gaius Vibius Volusianus (died August 253), commonly called Volusian, was a Roman emperor from 251 to 253, ruling with his father Trebonianus Gallus.
After Emperor Decius and his son and co-ruler Herennius Etruscus died in battle in June 251, Trebonianus Gallus was elected emperor in the field by the legion. Gallus raised Hostilian, the younger son of Decius, to augustus (co-emperor) and elevated Volusianus to caesar. After the death of Hostilian in July or August 251, Volusianus was raised to augustus. The short reign of Gallus and Volusianus was notable for the outbreak of a plague, which is said by some to be the reason for Hostilian's death, and for hostilities with the Sasanian Empire and the Goths. Volusianus and his father were killed in August 253 by their own soldiers, who were terrified of the forces of the usurper Aemilian which were marching towards Rome.
Collection : Roman Empire 2 325 v. 540 from 10 + 6 coins free