Sestertius - Volusianus P M S COL VIM, Viminacium

Issuer Viminacium
Year 251-252
Type Standard circulation coin
Value Sestertius (1/4)
Currency
Composition Bronze
Weight 11.87 g
Diameter 28 mm
Thickness
Shape Round (irregular)
Technique Hammered
Orientation Medal alignment ↑↑
Engraver(s)
In circulation to
Reference(s) AMNG I-I#175, Varb#221
Obverse description (a2) Laureate, draped and cuirassed bust of the Volusian emperor on the right, seen from three-quarters back. (o2) Laureate bust draped over the left shoulder of the Volusian emperor on the right.
Obverse script
Obverse lettering IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG
Reverse description The allegory of Mesa (draped female figure, standing frontally, arms outstretched and head to the left) flanked by a bull to the left and a lion to the right, both pointing in her direction.
Reverse script
Reverse lettering P M S COL VIM AN XIII
Edge
Mint
Mintage ND (251-252) - (fr) An XIII - buste a2 -
ND (251-252) - (fr) An XIII - buste o2 -
Numisquare ID 6258502460
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