Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus PIETAS AVGG; Mercury
251 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) Herennius Etruscus (Quintus Herennius Etruscus Messius Decius) (251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 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#282819 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Herennius Etruscus (PIETAS AVGG; Mercury) was issued during a time of great economic turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to inflation and a decrease in the value of the currency. Despite this, the coin remains a valuable collector's item today due to its historical significance and rarity.