© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
© Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0 DE)
As - Herennia Etruscilla FECVNDITAS AVG S C; Fecunditas
| Bronze | 8.4 g | 20 mm |
| 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 | As (1⁄32) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 8.4 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282791 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding right hand over child standing right, and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG S C
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Imperial fertility. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Example of this type:Münzsammlung des Seminars für Alte Geschichte, Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features the image of Herennia Etruscilla, a Roman empress who was known for her beauty and her influence on her husband, Emperor Decius. She played a significant role in promoting the cult of the Roman goddess Fecunditas, which is represented on the coin's reverse side. The coin's design and inscription highlight the importance of fertility and prosperity in Roman culture during this time period.
