As the son of Trebonianus Gallus and military emperor to his co-emperor.

Imp. Caesar C. Vibius Afinius Gallus Veldumnianus Volusianus Augustus

Emperor Volusianus became co-emperor in November 251 alongside his father, Trebonianus Gallus. During his short reign of only two years, he minted many types of coins. His most frequently minted coins were the bronze denarius, which were minted for the Roman army. These coins bear the portrait of Emperor Volusianus and the inscription: "IMP. CAES. C. VIB. AF. GALLUS VALDUMNIANUS VOLVSIANVS AVG." Volusianus also minted silver Antoninuses, which were minted for citizens. These coins bear a portrait of the emperor Volusian and the inscription: "IMP. CAES. C. VIB. AF. GALLVS VALDUMNIANVS VOLVSIANVS AVG." Volusian also minted gold solidus, which were made for the richest people. These coins bear a portrait of the emperor Volusian and the following inscription: "IMP. CAES. C. VIB. AF. GALLVS VALDUMNIANVS VOLVSIANVS AVG." Volusian's reign was short, and he was assassinated in August 253.