Denarius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PRINC IVVENT; Apollo
| Silver | - | - |
| 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 | Denarius (½) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282806 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Apollo, half-draped, seated left, holding branch in right hand and resting elbow on lyre.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PRINC IVVENT
Translation:
Principes Juventutis.
Prince of the youth.
Comment
Source:Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Denarius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar (PRINC IVVENT; Apollo) coin was issued during a time of great turmoil in the Roman Empire. The emperor Decius, who ruled from 249 to 251 AD, was facing threats from external enemies and internal unrest, and he decided to appoint Herennius Etruscus, a prominent general, as his co-emperor. This coin was minted to commemorate Herennius Etruscus' appointment and to promote his image as a powerful and capable leader. Despite the turmoil of the time, the coin's design features a serene image of Apollo, the god of the sun, music, poetry, and prophecy, reflecting the Roman Empire's cultural and artistic achievements.