{"product_id":"coin-22432","title":"Volusian (AD 251–253) Roman Empire AR Double-Denarius NGC VF","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVolusian — Co-Emperor in a Short-Lived Dynasty\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis silver double-denarius represents Volusian, son and imperial colleague of Trebonianus Gallus during the third-century crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCoin Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRuler:\u003c\/strong\u003e Volusian\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReign and issue period:\u003c\/strong\u003e AD 251–253\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmpire\/region:\u003c\/strong\u003e Roman Empire\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDenomination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-denarius (antoninianus)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMetal:\u003c\/strong\u003e AR (silver)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNGC grade:\u003c\/strong\u003e VF — Very Fine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSheldon scale equivalent:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20–25\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity supplied:\u003c\/strong\u003e One encapsulated coin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eVolusian — Imperial Rank Amid War and Revolt\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAfter Trebonianus Gallus became emperor in AD 251, Volusian was first made Caesar and then Augustus. Father and son ruled while the empire faced epidemic disease, renewed pressure on the frontiers and political uncertainty after the deaths of Decius and Herennius Etruscus.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe general Aemilian won support from his troops after fighting the Goths and marched toward Italy. Gallus and Volusian were killed by their own soldiers in AD 253 before the rival armies fought a decisive battle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Coin Tells Us\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe radiate antoninianus, often called a double-denarius, was a major silver denomination of the mid-third century. Its changing fineness reflects the growing cost of defense and the instability of imperial government.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVolusian’s coinage gave visible form to his status as co-Augustus and advertised continuity between father and son. The brief issues survive as evidence for a dynasty that lasted only about two years.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat You Will Receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYou will receive one silver double-denarius of Volusian in an NGC Ancients holder with the stated grade. A specific mint, reverse design, inscription, weight or diameter is not promised unless expressly stated above.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStock-photo notice:\u003c\/strong\u003e The photographs are representative of the product offering. The coin supplied may differ from the pictured example in portrait style, reverse design, inscriptions, centering, toning, surface appearance and other individual characteristics while remaining within the stated coin type and any expressly stated grade.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SVE Group","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43192458870846,"sku":"COIN-22432","price":187.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0664\/8761\/5550\/files\/volusianarngcvff.jpg?v=1786585251","url":"https:\/\/coins.svegroup.net\/products\/coin-22432","provider":"SVEGroup Coin Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}