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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Herennia Etruscilla FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas
| Silver | 3.6 g | 22.5 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 | Antoninianus (1) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Weight | 3.6 g |
| Diameter | 22.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283008 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding right hand over child standing right, and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.23–4.182 g;Diameter varies: 21–25 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Herennia Etruscilla was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which includes the image of Fecunditas, the goddess of fertility, and the legend FECVNDITAS AVG, or "Fecundity of the Emperor," was meant to promote the idea of abundance and prosperity, which was a pressing concern during this period. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a valuable piece of history, offering a glimpse into the economic and political climate of the Roman Empire in the 3rd century AD.
