Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar MARTI PROPVGNATORI; Mars
| Silver | 3.7 g | 23 mm |
| 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 |
| Weight | 3.7 g |
| Diameter | 23 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282802 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mars, helmeted, in military attire, advancing right, holding spear in right hand and shield in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MARTI PROPVGNATORI
Translation:
Marti Propugnatori.
Mars, the defender.
Comment
Mass varies: 3.37–4.01 g;Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the god Mars on the reverse, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. Mars was considered a powerful and important deity in Roman mythology, associated with war and military victory. The inclusion of Mars on this coin may have been intended to convey the power and strength of the Roman Empire, and to promote the idea that the emperor was a powerful and effective military leader.