Gaius Vibius Volusianus 251-253AD Silver Antoninianus aEF
Tax included.
Uncertain mint 252 AD.
Obverse: Radiate-crowned and draped bust of Volusian facing to the right, legend surrounds, “IMP C C VIB VOLVSIANVS AVG”. Reverse: Libertas stands facing to the left, draped in stola and holding pileus aloft in right hand and resting sceptre in left arm, legend surrounds, “LIBERTAS PVBLICA”.
A scarce reverse type seemingly uncommon on the marketplace.
Small area of soft strike on reverse, evenly worn and lightly toned.
Gaius Vibius Volusianus was a Roman Emperor who ruled alongside his father, Trebonianus Gallus, from 251-253 AD. Their joint rule was marked by political instability and military defeats at the hands of the Goths. Volusianus was killed in 253 AD during a rebellion led by Aemilianus.