Antoninianus - Herennia Etruscilla AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas
| 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#283019 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: AEQVITAS AVG
Translation:
Aequitas Augusti.
Equity of the emperor.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Herennia Etruscilla was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The empire was facing severe inflation, and the value of the Roman currency had decreased significantly. To combat this, the government introduced a new currency, the Antoninianus, which was made of silver and had a higher value than the standard Roman currency, the denarius. The introduction of the Antoninianus was an attempt to stabilize the economy and restore confidence in the Roman currency. Despite these efforts, the Roman Empire continued to face economic challenges, and the value of the Antoninianus eventually decreased over time as well.
