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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Herennia Etruscilla PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| Silver | 3.9 g | 21.5 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 | 21.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283014 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 78% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae.
Purity of the empress.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–5.39 g;Diameter varies: 19–25 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 (PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 249-251 AD, during the reign of Emperor Decius, who was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal conflicts, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin still features a beautiful image of Pudicitia, the personification of modesty or chastity, highlighting the importance of these virtues in Roman culture.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (249-251) | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Antoninianus - Herennia Etruscilla (PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia) (249-251) coin.
