Sestertius - Volusianus PAX AVGG S C, Pax

€1.00
IssuerRoman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD)
Year251-253
TypeStandard circulation coin
ValueSestertius (1/8)
CurrencyAntoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301)
CompositionBronze
Weight16.9 g
Dimensions27.5 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound (irregular)
Hammered
OrientationVariable alignment ↺
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) RIC IV.3#256A, OCRE#ric.4.vo.256A
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 descriptionPax, draped, standing left, holding branch in right hand and transverse sceptre in left hand.
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse letteringPAX AVGG S C
(Translation: Pax Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum. Peace of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.)
Edge
Mint
MintageND (251-253)  - -
Catalog ID4778569600
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