Antoninianus - Herennia Etruscilla ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Abundantia, draped, standing left, emptying cornucopiae held in both hands.
Script: Latin
Lettering: ABVNDANTIA AVG
Translation:
Abundantia Augusti.
Imperial abundance.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Herennia Etruscilla (ABVNDANTIA AVG; Abundantia) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the Roman currency. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable piece of history for collectors and historians today.