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Volusian

C. Vibius Afinius Gallus Volusianus

Dynasty: Family of Decius

Augustus (AD 251-253)

Volusian was the son of Trebonianus Gallus, and created his fathers co-Augustus on the death of Hostilian. He was killed with his father in AD 253


Obverse Legends on coins depicting Volusian

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Coins of Volusian currently available

Coin image Volusian
Silver antoninianus issued AD 252
Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG, Radiate, draped bust facing right
Rev: PAX AVGVS, Pax standing left holding branch and sceptre
Very Fine-Extremely Fine   |   AUD $135.00
Coin image Volusian
Silver antoninianus issued AD 252
Obv: IMP C C VIB VOLVSIANVS AVG, Radiate, draped bust facing right
Rev: VIRTVS AVGG, Virtus standing right holding spear and resting on shield
Good Very Fine   |   AUD $160.00