251-253 AD Roman Empire Volusian Silver Double-Denarius NGC Choice Fine

The reign of Volusian lasted barely two years, yet coins struck in his name offer a direct window into one of Rome's most turbulent periods. Volusian ruled jointly with his father Trebonianus Gallus from 251 to 253 AD, a time of plague, military pressure, and political instability. This silver Double-Denarius, also known as an antoninianus, was struck during that brief and chaotic co-reign.

The obverse presents a radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust of Volusian facing right, with his imperial titulature rendered in Latin around the portrait. The radiate crown distinguishes the Double-Denarius denomination from the standard denarius. The reverse depicts a standing figure, likely a personification of Virtus or a related imperial virtue, holding a spear and a small object, with a Latin legend surrounding the device.

NGC grades this coin Choice Fine, reflecting moderate wear with the main devices and legends still identifiable and appealing. The surfaces show an attractive dark patina consistent with its age. Volusian antoninianii are seldom encountered in certified holders, making this example a solid addition to any collection focused on the Crisis of the Third Century. The coin pictured is the exact coin you will receive.

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