As - Herennia Etruscilla PVDICITIA AVGVSTAE; Pudicitia
| Bronze | - | - |
| 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 |
| Numista | N#282798 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre in left hand; in front, Salus, draped, standing left, feeding snake held in arms; behind, Felicitas, draped, standing left, leaning on column, and holding caduceus in right hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVGVSTAE
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae.
Purity of the empress.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The coin featuring Herennia Etruscilla is notable for its depiction of the Roman goddess Pudicitia (also known as Pudicity) on the reverse side. Pudicitia was a personification of modesty and chastity, and was often depicted as a woman covering her face or turning away from prying eyes. The inclusion of this goddess on the coin may have been a nod to the virtues that Herennia Etruscilla was known for during her lifetime, which included her piety, modesty, and devotion to her family.
