Antoninianus - Trajan Decius and Herennia Etruscilla CONCORDIA AVGG
| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 249-251 |
| 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#282967 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Bust of Herennia Etruscilla, diademed, draped on crescent, right, facing the jugate busts of Herennius Etruscus and Hostilian, both (?) radiate, draped, left.
Script: Latin
Lettering: CONCORDIA AVGG
Translation:
Concordia Duorum Augustorum.
Harmony of the two emperors.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Antoninianus coin featuring Trajan Decius and Herennia Etruscilla (CONCORDIA AVGG) was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The coin was minted during the height of the Crisis of the Third Century, a period of political instability, economic stress, and military challenges that lasted from 235 to 284 AD. Despite these challenges, the Roman Empire continued to issue coins like the Antoninianus, which served as a symbol of the empire's enduring power and influence.