Sestertius - Volusianus P M TR P IIII COS II P P S C

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IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year253
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight18.2 g
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Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
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Reference(s) RIC IV.3#244, OCRE#ric.4.vo.244
Obverse descriptionBust of Volusian, laureate, 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 descriptionVolusian, togate, holding branch in right hand and short transverse sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringP M TR P IIII COS II P P S C
(Translation: Pontifex Maximus, Tribunicia Potestate Quarta, Consul Secundum, Pater Patriae. Senatus Consultum. High priest, holder of tribunician power for the fourth time, consul for the second time, father of the nation. Decree of the senate.)
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MintageND (253)  - -
Catalog ID2411127570
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