Antoninianus - Herennius Etruscus VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
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#282827 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Legend within laurel-wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VOTIS DECENNALIBVS
Translation:
Votis Decennalibus.
Vows (prayers) for ten years of rule.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin , which features Herennius Etruscus, is notable for its rare and unique design. It's one of the few coins from the Roman Empire that depicts a Roman emperor with a beard. Most coins from this time period show emperors with clean-shaven faces, so this coin stands out for its deviation from the norm. Additionally, the coin's design also includes an inscription that translates to "VOTIS DECENNALIBVS," which means "for the ten-year anniversary of his reign." This suggests that the coin was minted to commemorate a significant milestone in Herennius Etruscus' rule.