As - Herennia Etruscilla (FECVNDITAS AVGG S C; Fecunditas) (249-251) front As - Herennia Etruscilla (FECVNDITAS AVGG S C; Fecunditas) (249-251) back
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As - Herennia Etruscilla FECVNDITAS AVGG S C; Fecunditas

 
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Description
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
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#282793
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Fecunditas, draped, standing left, holding right hand over child standing right, and cornucopiae in left hand.

Script: Latin

Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVGG S C

Translation:
Fecunditas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Fertility of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.

Comment

Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the Standard circulation coin As - Herennia Etruscilla (FECVNDITAS AVGG S C; Fecunditas) (249-251) from Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) made of Bronze is that it features an image of Fecunditas, the Roman goddess of fertility and abundance, on its reverse side. This coin was issued during the reign of Emperor Trajan Decius, who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military power. The inclusion of Fecunditas on the coin may have been a symbol of the emperor's efforts to promote prosperity and abundance throughout the empire.