The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria

Antioch Silver Coin of Volusian

Title

Antioch Silver Coin of Volusian

Region

Syria

Mint

Antioch

State

Roman Empire

Era

Volusian

Date

251 CE-253 CE

From Date

251

To Date

253

Material

AR (silver)

Denomination

antoniniani

Diameter

22

Issuing Authority

Central

ObverseType

Volusian

Obverse Legend

IMP C V AF GAL VEND VOLVSIANO AVG

Reverse Type

Volusian on horseback with spear

Reverse Legend

ADVENTVS AVG

Type Category

ruler, animal, war/weapon

Image

Yes

Source Image

http://numismatics.org/collection/1944.100.27113?lang=en

Rights Holder

American Numismatic Society - 1944.100.27113

Bibliography

Reference: RIC IV Volusian 224A: Subtype 1

Files

RIC 4 Volusian 224a obv.png
RIC 4 Volusian 224a rev.png

Citation

“Antioch Silver Coin of Volusian,” The Syrios Project: Studying Urban Relationship and Identity over Ancient Syria, accessed May 18, 2024, https://sites.lib.uh.edu/kmneuma2/items/show/2078.