Volusian. AD 251-253. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 6th officina. Special emission, August-October AD 251. Superb EF.

CNG Feature Auction 132
Lot: 834. Estimated: $ 500

Roman Imperial, Coin-in-Hand Video, Silver

Sold For $ 3 250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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Volusian. AD 251-253. AR Antoninianus (21mm, 3.69 g, 12h). Antioch mint, 6th officina. Special emission, August-October AD 251. Radiate and draped bust right, seen from behind; VI below / Volusian on horseback riding left, raising hand and holding transverse scepter. RIC IV 224a corr. (bust type); RSC 2c corr. (same). Lightly toned, some luster. Superb EF. Very rare.

From the Barry N. Rightman Collection. Ex Classical Numismatic Group 90 (23 May 2012), lot 1682.

This type was struck as part of the special emission celebrating the elevation of Volusian to the rank of Augustus alongside his father, Trebonianus Gallus, upon arriving in Rome after the death of Hostilian.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 132 lots will be determined at the live online sale that will be held on 18-19 May 2026.

CNG Feature Auction 132 – Session Three – Lot 588-888 will be held Tuesday morning, 19 May 2026 beginning at 9:00 AM ET.

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