Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
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#282822 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herennius, in military attire, standing left, holding standard in right hand and spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin, which was issued during the reign of Emperor Herennius Etruscus in 251 AD, was part of a series of coins that were minted to commemorate the 1000th anniversary of Rome's founding. The coin's design features the image of Herennius Etruscus on one side and the goddess Roma on the other, symbolizing the empire's pride in its rich history and cultural heritage.