Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar 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 | 250-251 |
| 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#282829 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Aequitas, draped, standing left, holding scales in right hand and cornucopiae in left hand; dot in ex.
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 Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (AEQVITAS AVG; Aequitas) was minted during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually debased, meaning it contained less silver than previous coins, which was a common practice during this period to increase the minting of coins and stimulate the economy. Despite this, the coin still maintained its value and was widely used throughout the empire. This fact highlights the complexities of the Roman economy during this time period and the measures taken by the government to address its challenges.