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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PIETAS AVGG; Mercury
| Silver | 3.5 g | 22 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 | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282804 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Mercury, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding purse and caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 2.84–4.29 g;Diameter varies: 21.5–23 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (PIETAS AVGG; Mercury) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted in 250-251 AD, during the reign of Emperor Trajan Decius, who was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal conflicts, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the image of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, indicating the importance of trade and commerce during this time period.
