Antoninianus - Trajan Decius, Herennius Etruscus, and Hostilian PIETAS AVGG; Pietas
| 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#282968 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Busts of Herennius Etruscus and Hostilian, both (?) radiate, draped, facing one another.
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 , which features Trajan Decius, Herennius Etruscus, and Hostilian, is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Pietas (PIETAS AVGG) on the reverse side. Pietas was a personification of the Roman Empire's piety and devotion to the gods, and was often depicted as a woman carrying a sacrifice or offering to the gods. The inclusion of this image on the coin highlights the importance of religious devotion in Roman culture during this time period.