Aureus - Herennia Etruscilla FECVNDITAS AVG; Fecunditas
| Gold | - | - |
| 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283017 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Fecunditas, standing left, holding right hand over child standing right, and cornucopiae in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: FECVNDITAS AVG
Translation:
Fecunditas Augustae.
Imperial fertility.
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
The Aureus - Herennia Etruscilla coin was minted during the reign of Emperor Trajan Decius (249-251 AD), who was known for his military campaigns and his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and stability. The coin's design features the image of Herennia Etruscilla, the empress, on the obverse (front side), and the Roman goddess Fecunditas (Fecundity) on the reverse (back side). Fecunditas was a goddess of fertility and prosperity, and her presence on the coin may have been intended to symbolize the prosperity and growth that the Roman Empire experienced during Decius' reign. It's worth noting that the Aureus - Herennia Etruscilla coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a few examples known to exist in mint condition. Its value can vary depending on factors such as its condition, rarity, and provenance, but it's generally considered a highly sought-after piece among numismatists and collectors of ancient Roman coins.
