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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PIETAS AVGVSTORVM
| Silver | 3.9 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 | 3.9 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282805 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Mass varies: 3.03–5 g;Diameter varies: 19–23.5 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 AVGVSTORVM) 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 Decius, who was facing numerous challenges, including invasions by barbarian tribes, internal conflicts, and economic difficulties. Despite these challenges, the coin still features the traditional imagery and symbols of Roman power and authority, such as the portrait of the emperor and the goddess Pietas Augustorum (Piety of the Emperors) on the reverse. This coin is a testament to the resilience and endurance of the Roman Empire, even in the face of adversity.
