Volusian was in his early twenties when Trebonianus Gallus, his father, became emperor. Shortly thereafter Volusian was made emperor as well. Before he could make much of a mark on history he as well as his Dad were killed by his own soldiers just prior to the battle against the forces of Aemilian.
AR Antoninianus 251--253 A.D.
Rome
21 mm.
Obv. IMP CAE C VIB VOLVSIANO AVG: Radiate, draped, and cuirassed bust right]
Rev. CONCORDIA AVGG: Concordia seated left, holding patera and cornucopia
RSC 25. RIC 168, SR 2822, C. 20, Van Meter
