Antoninianus - Volusianus MARTI PACIFERO, Mars

€2.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year251-253
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueAntoninianus (1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionSilver
Weight
Dimensions
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#228, OCRE#ric.4.vo.228
Obverse descriptionBust of Volusian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP C V AF GAL VEND VOLVSIANO AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Afinius Gallus Veldumnianus Volusianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar Afinius Gallus Veldumnianus Volusianus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionMars, nude, advancing left, holding branch in right hand and spear in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringMARTI PACIFERO
(Translation: Marti Pacifero. To Mars, the peacemaker.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251-253)  - RIC IV.3# 228.1; `VII` on obverse -
ND (251-253)  - RIC IV.3# 228.2; `VII` on reverse in exergue -
Catalog ID2170609850
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