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Volusian (A.D. 251-253) |
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AR Antoninianus, A.D. 253, Rome, 23.2mm, 3.78g, 180°, RIC IV 140; scarce.
Obv: IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG. Laureate bust right, drapery on left shoulder.
Rev: P M TR P IIII COS II. Volusian standing left, branch in right, short transverse secepter in left.
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Gaius Vibius Volusianus Augustus, also known as Volusian, was Roman Emperor from 251 to 253. He was son to Gaius Vibius Trebonianus Gallus by 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 fighting the troops of the usurper Aemilian.
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