© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
2 Sestertii - Herennia Etruscilla PVDICITIA AVG S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | 32.2 g | 36.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-251 |
| Value | 2 Sestertii (¼) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 32.2 g |
| Diameter | 36.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282794 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG S C
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Purity of the empress. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 16.12–41.31 g;Diameter varies: 33–46 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin features an image of Pudicitia, the Roman goddess of modesty and chastity, on the reverse side. This is fitting, as Herennia Etruscilla, the empress who issued the coin, was known for her piety and modesty. In fact, her name "Etruscilla" means "little Tuscan woman" in Latin, which suggests that she was seen as a humble and down-to-earth figure, rather than a grand or imposing empress.
