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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Herennia Etruscilla FECVNDITAS AVGG; Fecunditas
| Silver | 3.9 g | 20.5 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 20.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283009 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding right hand over child standing right, and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVGG
Translation:
Fecunditas Duorum Augustorum.
Fertility of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.78–5.63 g;Diameter varies: 19–22 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 (FECVNDITAS AVGG; Fecunditas) was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's design, which depicts the empress Herennia Etruscilla, was meant to promote the ideals of fertility and abundance, which were seen as essential for the empire's prosperity and stability. Despite the challenges of the time, the coin remains a testament to the enduring legacy of Roman art and culture.
