Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| 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#282834 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia) 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 a beautiful image of Pudicitia, the personification of modesty or chastity, on the reverse, highlighting the importance of these virtues in Roman culture.