Volusian, AR Antoninianus, Antioch Mint, 252-253 AD – Juno – RR

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Roman Imperial, Volusian, 251-253 AD, AR Antoninianus (silver, 3.8g, 22.2mm), Antioch Mint, 252-253 AD
Obv: IMP C C VIB VOLUSIANVS AVG; radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right, seen from behind; ••• below
Rev: IVNO MARTIALIS; Juno seated left, holding grain ears and transverse scepter; ••• in exergue
Ref: RIC IV 218; RSC 38b Rarity/Choice: Scarce, aVF
Note: Volusian was a Roman emperor who co-ruled with his father, Trebonianus Gallus, from AD 251 to 253. His rule was part of a brief period characterized by external threats and internal instability, common during the Crisis of the Third Century.  The obverse, featuring Volusian’s radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust, emphasizes his authority and divine favor. The reverse, depicting Juno seated with grain ears and a scepter, conveys themes of protection, fertility, and authority, reinforcing Volusian’s image as a capable and divinely supported ruler. This coin not only facilitated economic transactions but also served as a powerful tool of imperial propaganda, aimed at legitimizing Volusian’s rule and garnering support during a precarious period in Roman history.

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