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Aureus - Herennia Etruscilla PVDICITIA AVG; Pudicitia
| Gold | 4.5 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 | 4.5 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Orientation | Variable alignment ↺ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#283013 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG
Unabridged legend: Pudicitia Augustae
Translation: Purity of the empress
Comment
Biaggi 1403; Mazzini 18.
Mass varies: 3.84–5.06 g;
Diameter varies: 19–22 mm;
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 issued during the reign of Emperor Decius (249-251 AD), who was known for his efforts to restore the Roman Empire's economy and military power. The coin's design features the goddess Pudicitia (also known as Pudicity) on the reverse, which is an interesting choice given that Pudicitia was a virtue associated with chastity and modesty, and was often depicted as a symbol of the Roman state's moral values. This suggests that the coin may have been intended to promote the idea of moral rectitude and fiscal responsibility, which were key themes of Decius' reign.
