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© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Dupondius - Herennius Etruscus as Caesar PIETAS AVGG S C; Mercury
| Bronze | 9.9 g | 24.5 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 | Dupondius (1⁄16) |
| Currency | Antoninianus, Reform of Caracalla (AD 215 – 301) |
| Composition | Bronze |
| Weight | 9.9 g |
| Diameter | 24.5 mm |
| Shape | Round (irregular) |
| Technique | Hammered |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#282847 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mercury, nude except for cloak on shoulders, standing left, holding purse and caduceus.
Script: Latin
Lettering: PIETAS AVGG S C
Translation:
Pietas Duorum Augustorum. Senatus Consultum.
Piety of the two emperors (Augusti). Decree of the senate.
Comment
Mass varies: 9.04–11.19 g;Diameter varies: 24–26 mm;
Example of this type:
American Numismatic Society (ANS)
Source:
Online Coins of the Roman Empire (OCRE)
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Mercury, the Roman god of commerce, on the reverse side, which was a common motif on Roman coins during this period. This suggests that the coin was likely used for trade and commerce, and that the Roman Empire placed a strong emphasis on economic activity during this time.
