VOLUSIANUS/ VIRTUS AUGG

Volusianus Antoninian 3,5g Ag
Obv.: IMP C C VIB VOLVSIANVS AVG/ Rv.: VIRTVS AVG G

A second Volusianus for the collection, an emperor always hard to find in this condition...

Joannus dixit.
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"Gaius Vibius Volusianus was emperor (251-253) born son of Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus and his wife Afinia Gemina Baebiana. He is known to have had a sister, Vibia Galla.
The death of Decius in early June, 251 led to Trebonianus Gallus' elevation to the throne. Gallus adopted Decius' son Hostilian and made him co-ruler. Volusianus was named Caesar and Princeps Juventutis. Later in 251 Hostilian died of the plague and Volusianus replaced him as Augustus and co-ruler. Father and son were both killed in 253 by mutinous troops in Interamna." (Source - Wikipedia)