Double Aureus `Binio` - Volusianus PIETAS AVGG, Pietas

€284,022.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year251-253
TypeStandard circulation coins
Value2 Aurei (25⁄1)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionGold
Weight5.7 g
Dimensions23 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
Orientation
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#151, OCRE#ric.4.vo.151
Obverse descriptionBust of Volusian, radiate, draped, cuirassed, right.
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringIMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG
(Translation: Imperator Caesar Caius Vibius Volusianus Augustus. Supreme commander (Imperator), Caesar, Caius Vibius Volusianus, emperor (Augustus).)
Reverse descriptionPietas, veiled, draped, standing left, raising both hands; to left, altar.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPIETAS AVGG
(Translation: Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251-253)  - -
Catalog ID8026585770
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