Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus PIETAS AVGVSTORVM
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#282821 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Sprinkler, simpulum, jug, patera, and lituus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGVSTORVM
Translation:
Pietas Augustorum.
Piety of the emperors (Augusti).
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Herennius Etruscus (PIETAS AVGVSTORVM) was issued during a time of great economic and political turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin's silver content was actually decreased during this period, which led to inflation and economic instability. Despite this, the coin remained an important symbol of Roman power and influence, and its design featuring the goddess Pietas (representing duty and devotion to the state) highlights the importance the Roman Empire placed on these values.