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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Aureus - Herennia Etruscilla PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| Gold | 3.8 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 | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 3.8 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283011 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, standing left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae.
Purity of the empress.
Comment
Example of this type:American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Herennia Etruscilla (PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia) 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 goddess Pudicitia (also known as Pudicity) on the reverse, which is a representation of the Roman virtue of modesty and chastity. The coin's obverse features the image of the emperor, Trajan Decius. This coin is considered a rare and valuable artifact among collectors and historians, as it provides insight into the economic and cultural practices of the Roman Empire during this time period.
