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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Herennia Etruscilla PVDICITIA AVG S C; Pudicitia
| Bronze | 10.8 g | 25 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 | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 10.8 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282797 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Pudicitia, draped, veiled, seated left, drawing veil with right hand, holding sceptre in left hand.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PVDICITIA AVG S C
Translation:
Pudicitia Augustae. Senatus Consultum.
Purity of the empress. Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 7.87–13.27 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
The Dupondius - Herennia Etruscilla coin features an image of Pudicitia, the Roman goddess of modesty and chastity, on its reverse side. This is significant because it highlights the importance of virtue and moral values in Roman culture during the 3rd century AD. The coin's design serves as a reminder of the societal norms and expectations of the time, and it's fascinating to see how these values were reflected in the currency of the era.
