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Checklist of Ancient Roman EmperorsHOSTILIAN (Gaius Valens Hostilianus Messius Quintus)Caesar A.D. 250?/251Augustus A.D. 251Hostilian, younger son of Trajan Decius, remained in Rome,becoming Augustus under Trebonianus Gallus. Trebonianus,who became emperor after Trajan Decius’ death, adoptedHostilian and agreed to share the title of Augustus with him.His death was caused by the plague.TREBONIANUS GALLUS(Gaius Vibius Afinius Trebonianus Gallus)Augustus A.D. 251-253Proclaimed emperor after Decius and his son were killed. Madea disgraceful treaty with the Goths, and headed to Rome, wherehe discovered plague had crippled the city. Borders were underattack on all sides, and when Aemilian, governor of LowerMoesia, was proclaimed emperor, Gallus and his son weremurdered by their troops.VOLUSIAN(Gaius Vibius Afinius Gallus Vendumnianus Volusianus)Caesar A.D. 251Augustus A.D. 251-253Volusian was made Caesar in A.D. 251, and a year later Augustusby his father, Trebonianus. Volusian was killed in the samemutiny that claimed his father Trebonianus Gallus’ life.AEMILIAN (Marcus Aemilius Aemilianus)Ruled about three months in A.D. 253After decisively defeating the Goths, Aemilian was madeemperor by his own troops. His resolute rule was the opposite ofTrebonianus’ rule. Aemilian was murdered by his soldiers whenmarching to fight against Valerian I.VALERIAN I (Publius Licinius Valerianus)Augustus A.D. 253-260Remaining loyal to Trebonianus Gallus, he defeated Aemilian,becoming the sole emperor. Had Valerian ruled earlier, he mighthave been considered one of Rome’s greatest emperors. He wascaptured by Shapur I of Persia and died in captivity.24 How to Collect Ancient Roman Coins