Rare antoninianus of Volusian.
Small planchet crack.
Roman Imperial
Volusian (251-253), Antoninianus 251-253, Rome mint
Obverse: radiate, draped cuirassed bust right
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Reverse: Virtus, helmeted, in military attire, standing left, leaning on shield, holding spear
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Diameter 22 mm, weight 2.18 g
Volusian was in his early twenties when Trebonianus Gallus, his father, became emperor. Shortly thereafter Volusian was made emperor as well. Before he could make much of a mark on history he as well as his father were killed by his own soldiers just prior to the battle against the forces of Aemilian. Volusian was emperor for less than a year.
