© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
© Staatliche Münzsammlung München (CC BY-NC-SA 4.0 DE)
Aureus - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
| Gold | 4.2 g | 19.5 mm |
| Issuer | Rome › Roman Empire (27 BC - 395 AD) |
|---|---|
| Emperor | Decius (Gaius Messius Quintus Traianus Decius) (249-251) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 250-251 |
| Value | Aureus (25⁄2) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Gold |
| Weight | 4.2 g |
| Diameter | 19.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282810 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Herennius, in military attire, standing left, holding wand in right hand and transverse spear in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS
Translation:
Principi Juventutis.
To the prince of the youth.
Comment
Example of this type:Staatliche Münzsammlung München
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Aureus - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS) (250-251) coin is notable for its rare and unique design. It features an image of Herennius Etruscus, who was a prominent Roman general and statesman, on the obverse (front side), while the reverse (back side) bears the image of a Roman soldier holding a shield and spear, surrounded by the inscription "PRINCIPI IVVENTVTIS" which means "to the prince of youth" in Latin. This design was meant to symbolize the passing of power from the old to the new generation, and it's a rare example of a coin that celebrates the succession of a Roman emperor.
