2 Sestertii - Trajan Decius and Herennia Etruscilla HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282786 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Herennia Etruscilla, diademed, draped, on crescent right.
Script: Latin
Lettering: HERENNIA ETRVSCILLA AVG
Translation:
Herennia Etruscilla Augusta.
The venerable Herennia Etruscilla.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin features a rare representation of Herennia Etruscilla, the wife of Trajan Decius, on the reverse side. She is depicted standing next to her husband, who is seated on a throne, and is shown holding a scepter and a small statue of Victory. This representation of a Roman empress on a coin was unusual for that time period, and it signifies the importance of Herennia Etruscilla's role in Roman politics and society.
